Slow Press Wines Monterey County Chardonnay

RICH • SMOOTH • CREAMY

Monterey County offers warm days and cool nights, as fog from the Pacific Ocean is funneled in via wind from the bay. This cooler climate is excellent for our Chardonnay, bringing delicious flavor with a healthy acid profile. The winemaking techniques listed below, in conjunction with outstanding fruit, helped bring this rich, flavorful Chardonnay together.

Monterey County delivers a classic Chardonnay with a toasty finish. The Slow Press winemaking process magnifies fruit aromas and delivers notes of fresh apple, lemon, and pear. Slow Press Chardonnay is aged in American oak barrels for 9 months to develop a full-bodied, creamy mouthfeel.

Pair with fish tacos with avocado mango salsa, mushroom risotto or chicken pesto pasta.

GENTLE PRESS

Minimizes astringency and elevates rich flavors.

SLOW FERMENTATION

Amplifies natural fruit character.

SUR LIE AGING

Sur lie aging followed by 9 months in American oak delivers a full-bodied, creamy mouthfeel.

AWARDS
2014 Chardonnay–90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
2014 Chardonnay–91 Points, Sommelier Challenge International
2013 Chardonnay–92 Points, Critic’s Challenge