Porter Creek Chardonnay, “George’s Hill” Russian River Valley

Porter CreekChardonnay
Written By Ellen Grantz

Poised style of old vine chardonnay reminiscent of Mersault * Yellow apple, honey and hazelnut with lime zest and minerality on the finish * A tiny production gem in the Porter Creek portfolio

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Varietals: 100% Chardonnay, Wente clone

Vineyard: 35 year old vines planted by George Davis on a low fertility hilltop; yields 1.5 tons per acre

Farming: Organic & biodynamic

Vinification: Whole cluster pressed; settled and transferred to barrel; natural yeast and malolactic fermentation

Aging: 11 months in 228 liter French barrels (25% new)

Ellen Grantz
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