Signpost comes from the West Sebastopol area of Russian River Valley. Region produces wonderfully bright, refreshing style of Chardonnay with crisp, green apple characteristics, medium-to-high acidity and good length. Vineyards were formerly apple orchards.

• Exposure: East
• Soil: Deep to very deep Goldridge sandy loam with good drainage
• Vines Planted: 1978;  massal, old field selection
• Vine Management: Cane pruned
• Climate: Afternoon breezes continually cool vineyard, under marine layer. Cool sunlight produces smaller grapes with more ripening days at lower temperatures, producing fruit with more flavor, complexity and quality.

• 2023 coolest year since 2011
• Wet soils with colder air temps delayed bud push and shifted season
• At start October Chardonnay had not yet begun picking
• Mid-late October warmth plus absence of rain allowed for great flavor and tannin development, and ideal hand-harvest conditions
• 4 tons/acre yield
• Gentle whole cluster press, settled for 48 hours
• Fermented with only native yeast, 80% in concrete tank; 20% 5-year old barrels, partial malolactic fermentation
• Aged 14 months in medium toast oak barrels on lees
• Bottled unfiltered with a screw cap closure

Light straw color. Aromatic, perfumed nose of white roses, melon and apple blossoms.  Fermented in 80% in concrete tank, draws out the mineral and flinty characters on the palate. Nectarine and pear flavors. Sur lie aging adds to the complexity. Finishes with subtantial, sustained even texture throughout.

100% old field selection Chardonnay; alcohol: 13.9%; vineyard west of Sebastopol in Russian River area with cooling marine influence that naturally limits crop; massal, old field selection planted 1978; Goldridge sandy loam soils with good drainage; hand harvested; gentle whole-cluster pressed with 48 hour settling; fermented in 80% concrete, 20% in barrels with only native yeast; partial malolactic fermentation; aged 14 months in medium toast oak barrels, bottled unfiltered; vegan friendly; screw cap closure.