Technical Details
Blend: 100% whole cluster pressed Chardonnay
Clones: Rued
Ferment: Native yeast, barrel fermented
Aging: 10 months, 30% new French oak
Cellaring Potential: 15+ years
pH: 3.08
TA: 8.9 g/L
Alcohol: 13.1%
Texture 2017 Rued Vineyard Chardonnay
The Rued Vineyard is a natural fit for
illustrating a classic Chablis approach to
California Chardonnay. Planted 50 years
ago, the site is one of the oldest
Chardonnay plantings on the West Coast,
and the tiny block used to craft this wine
is the last remaining from the original
cuttings in 1969. By harvesting the fruit
early, when acid levels are higher, we
successfully captured the Rued
Vineyard's signature aromatics and rich
mouthfeel while achieving the precise
structure and poise that are the
benchmarks of all Texture wines.