Tasting Notes: This vineyard was one of the last plantings by the late and great Ulysses Valdez Sr., one of Sonoma’s most renowned vineyard managers. Our little block is about 1/2 of an acre and it routinely yields a whopping 1-1.5 tons of tiny, delicate, and intensely flavored (Montrachet clone) chardonnay grapes. Aromatics of honeysuckle blend with fresh baked croissant and hazelnut. This wine is creamy and more decadent than our other Chardonnays. But not too much, just the right amount with a kiss of oak & minerality. It is unfiltered and unfined, which adds to the mouth feel and viscosity. Notes of citrus blossoms and honey/drawn butter round out the lengthy finish. It’s unctuous and firm, and caressing - a delicious Chardonnay.