this is a barrel selection from the winery's sleepy hollow vineyard and is one of the most concentrated chardonnays in california. has the honeyed richness of a botrytized wine, but is absolutely dry. tastes like an apricot and pineapple tart, with seasonings of nutmeg, cinnamon, and the smoky, nutty pie crust. very few california chardonnays need time, but this one does. stash until late 2008, but this powerhouse should gradually peak over a decade.
Cuvée Carlotta