2008 was quite a different vintage than 2007. This wine offers a clear impression of the year and the 100% estate fruit. We are working with the chardonnay to learn how to use the variety as a lens into our site. Therefore, you will find the focus is on the fruit’s natural acidity. We picked the grapes September 19-20. Fermentation was done 11% in 14-gallon glass demijohns; 53% in stainless steel tanks; and 36% in oak. Total new oak was 16%. When the ferment went dry, half of the stainless wine was racked to neutral oak for aging. This is a unique wine with an intense individuality derived from this place, especially the high gravel and sandstone content of the soils. Yet, it’s true to the variety.