Hendry "Barrel-Fermented" Napa Valley Chardonnay Lugano The first of these is

The first of these is Nervo Ranch in Alexander Valley with its steep

the Gruet family was traveling through the Southwestern part of the United States

supple entry medium-bodied palate with clean fruity

The nose is delicate and floral: lime accompanied by notes of vanilla

and a slightly more austere profile created from formidable tannins

Hendry "Barrel-Fermented" Napa Valley Chardonnay Lugano The first of these isThe Barrel Fermented Chardonnay is whole cluster pressed and then cold settled. It is fermented exclusively in barrel, sur lie, or on the yeast, and aged in the same French oak barrels for 11 months, without racking, undergoing frequent btonnage (stirring by hand). Approximately one third to one half of the barrels are new each year. Notably, the Barrel Fermented Chardonnay does not undergo malolactic fermentation, important for retaining its food