Vineyard: Miller Family

AppellationSanta Cruz Mountains
Dates PlantedEarly 1960s
Acres1
AspectLocated on a ridge 900 feet above Monterey Bay.
VarietiesChardonnay

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2014 Windy Oaks Old Vine Estate Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

13.8% alc., pH 3.41, TA 0.63, 71 cases, $55. Sourced from Miller Family Vineyard consisting of 1 acre planted in the early 1960s on a ridge 900 feet above Monterey Bay. Windy Oaks Estate manages the vineyard. Barrel fermented and aged 18 months with lees stirring through malolactic fermentation in once and twice-used French oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. The nose is a bit atypical yet offers some traditional aromas of lemon, apple and straw. More enjoyable on the slightly creamy palate, with intricate flavors of lemon, pineapple, grapefruit, apple, burnt caramel and petrol, shepherded by brisk acidity. Score: 87. Reviewed December 1, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »