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The vineyard is organically-farmed and dry-farmed, on ancient marine sediments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUpon harvest, the Misty Gulch Chardonnay was pressed gently to tank, then racked off heavy lees to 6 barrels (1 new French oak and the remaining neutral), Both primary and secondary fermentations proceeded naturally in barrel. The wine remained in cooperage for 7 months before racking to stainless steel tanks for an additional 4 months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAromatically, this cuvée evokes kiwi, white lilies and chamomile. The freshness is well-balanced with texture and body. 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