September Club Shipment
Flint and lemon peel drift in first, followed by a whisper of fresh coconut. The palate is bright and lifted, carrying citrus pith and a touch of ocean spray, all wrapped in a graceful mid‑palate weight. Precise, balanced, and effortlessly coastal.
Pairs beautifully with butter poached lobster or roast chicken with a lemon herb pan sauce.
This Chardonnay comes from the ridge of loamy, calcareous gravel that runs along the northern edge of our vineyard. The vines in this area ripen a little earlier than the rest of the vineyard and display more intense flavor. We pair this with longer time in barrel and a slightly higher percentage of new oak to balance the power of the grapes. Califa is usually the showiest of our Chardonnays but still eminently ageable.
