La Follette "Sangiacomo Vineyard" Chardonnay 2013 (Sonoma Coast, California)

About The Vineyard:The Sangiacomo Chardonnay is our nod to white Burgundy, made in an intentionally reductive style.Rich and inviting aromas of brioche, honeydew and toasted spices. A creamy entry with yellow pear and pineapple on the mid-palate. Bright and lifting acidity transitions to a minerality, with fresh green apple on the finish. The layers and progression of textures of the wine are inhibited if served too cold; best to enjoy at cellar temperature. Like its Burgundian counterparts, this is a Chardonnay that will continue to develop richness and complexity with cellaring.The Vineyard:Managed by third-generation farmers, brothers Mike and Steve Sangiacomo with their brother-in-law, Mike Pucci, this vineyard benefits from the cooling influence of the Petaluma Gap. Planted in 1998, the Roberts Road block is rooted in an ancient footprint of Copeland Creek, providing alluvial soils with tracks of gravel. The vines are trellised on a double Guyot system and farmed to Greg's specif