William Hill Chardonnay North Coast

Description

For nearly 40 years, William Hill Estate Winery has been offering rich and expressive Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux wines from select vineyards in Napa Valley and the California coast. Our collection of wines are rooted in the character of the unique, rolling hills of our 200-acre estate in the heart of the Silverado Bench in Napa Valley, crafted through the vision of winemaker Mark Williams, thoughtful vineyard planning and meticulous attention in the cellar.ABOUT THE WINEOur bright, medium-textured and food-friendly William Hill Estate North Coast Chardonnay offers fruit-forward notes of ripe melon, mandarin orange, peach and pear, underscored by complex notes of citrus blossom and brown spice. Delicately structured, this well-balanced wine has excellent acidity and a creamy mouthfeel.VITICULTURE NOTESIn 2015, we primarily sourced our fruit for the North Coast Chardonnay from Sonoma and Mendocino Counties, along with small percentages of grapes from Napa Valley, Lodi, Lake County and the Central Coast. When blended together, each different vineyard source adds a unique layer of flavor, seamlessly blending into a rich Chardonnay with distinct William Hill Estate style. Nearly half of the fruit was grown in Sonoma Countys acclaimed Russian River and Dry Creek Valleys, while Mendocino County accounts for about a third of the blend. Overall, the 2015 growing season in the North Coast was exceptional, with warm, dry conditions that allowed for even ripening and ideal flavor development.WINEMAKER NOTESThe grapes for our North Coast Chardonnay were harvested between mid-August and mid-October, and then gently whole-cluster pressed. After settling overnight, the juice was racked and inoculated with yeast. A portion of this wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks at a maximum temperature of 62F, with the balance fermented in barrels at ambient cellar temperature. This wine underwent malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging to impart a creamy mouthfeel. – William Hill Winery