We think the 2010 SHV Chardonnay should be everybody's house wine! It's light and dry, eminently affordable, shows the endearing qualities of a fruity, non-oaky, non-buttery Chardonnay, and, it's ready to drink now! This very approachable wine is pale straw in color, and its aromas are of ripe honeydew melon with a touch of tropical fruit. With a brisk mouth feel and crisp finish, it's bound to be a crowd pleaser. We suggest you serve it with a Moroccan Tagine, a spicy braised chicken dish served on a bed of couscous. Delicious!

Tech Details

Farming:	Dry Farmed	Age of Vines:	17-26 years
Appellation:	Napa Valley	Varietal:	Chardonnay
Grapes:	100% grown, produced and bottled at Stony Hill Vineyard	Harvest Date:	September 29 - October 4
Fermentation Time:	2 weeks in 5-30-year-old French and American Oak barrels	Fermentation Temp:	60 degrees
Aging Time:	6 months in old oak barrels	Filtering:	Filtered to remove yeast and inhibit malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date:	March 15, 2011	Total Acidity:	.69
Residual Sugar:	Dry	Alcohol:	13%
pH:	3.62	Aging Potential:	5 years
Production:	336 cases	Release Date:	September 2011
Price at Winery:	$24.00/bottle