This beautiful 2005 Il Cuore Chardonnay is a creation from 100% Mendecino County grapes. Vineyards in the region provide fruit that produces Chardonnays of an extremely fresh and crisp quality. Apple and pear characteristics, complement the floral nuances in the overall aroma of this wine. To enhance the depth of the palate and add even more complexity to the exquisite aromas, a 9% blend of Viognier was added to this Chardonnay.

The fresh, graceful style of this wine results from cold fermentation in small stainless steel vessels and small components of barrel fermentation in mostly neutral French oak cooperage.

Il Cuore Chardonnay is a wine we highly recommend you enjoy with fish, shellfish, crab cakes, game birds, light pasta, vegetarian casserole and mildly spicy Asian cuisine.

Il Cuore (eel quarry) is Italian for “The Heart” and also the title of the unique artwork, by Dan Rizzie, that the winery has chosen to feature on the label.