Tasting Notes Our Chardonnay shows classic varietal charm, delivering the perfect combination of pear, apple and ripe tropical fruit flavors woven together with toasty oak spices. Hints of citrus and a round mouthfeel finish out the palate, evolving in layers of pineapple, red apple and vanilla. Fermenting and aging for 4 months on French, Hungarian & American Oak along with lees stirring and partial malolactic fermentation lend depth and texture to the vibrant flavors. Vineyard Our Beaulieu Vineyard California Chardonnay is sourced from select vineyards throughout Central California and the North Coast. The vineyards are bathed in sunshine during the day and cooled by the marine layer in the evening, ensuring even and steady ripening of the grapes. The Beaulieu Vineyard Chardonnay grapes were picked as soon as they exhibited the ideal balance of acidity and ripe fruit flavors.Winemaking We craft our California Chardonnay with a balanced approach. Our winemaking team works closely with our viticulturist to determine the perfect time to harvest. Once the grapes were brought into the winery, a majority of the fruit undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks to retain the rich purity of the fruit. A small percentage of the grapes are aged in seasoned French, Hungarian and American oak to add to the wine’s depth of flavor and lush mouthfeel.
