Vineyard “8″ Chardonnay 2009 – winemaker: Luc Morlet

Fans of Luc Morlet can (and often do) attest to his unique ability to make wines that please both crowds and collectors at the very same time.  An example of this unique ability shows itself in the 2009 Vineyard 7 & 8 Chardonnay from Napa.  He adds just a touch of fruit from Lone Oaks Vineyard in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley to the Napa Estate fruit which gives the wine a roundness on the palate and an intense finish.  Vineyards 7 & 8 is a Spring Mountain property owned by Launny Steffens, a New Jersey Investment Banker and his wife, Weezie.

“This beautiful wine exhibits an intense bouquet of ripe lemon, wild honey and toasted almonds, intermixed with notes of chamomile and crushed stones.  Medium bodied, this bottling has great balance, displaying zest, mineral background and a smooth finish.” – Luc Morlet