Rich, buttery and delicate – Backstage Napa Chardonnay is characterized by the Napa Valley (Rutherford) soils and terroir. The bunches for Backstage are sorted before being run through the crusher/destemmer. The wine is pressed, then aged 12 months in 60-ˇgallon French oak barrels (Quercus Petraea)– where the wine goes through malolactic fermentation.

STATISTICS
Vineyard Statistics: Backstage -ˇRutherford, Napa Valley -ˇ Vineyard
Planted: 2001 on East/West Axis
-  Aging: 12 months, new French oak barrels
-  Winemaker: Philip Zorn
-  Alcohol: 14.2% by volume
-  Harvest Date: September 21st, 2013
-  Release Date: January 19, 2015

TASTING NOTES
The result is a rich, creamy, buttery texture with nutty (hazelnut)
flavors and apple/pear aromas. Delicate and appealing. Enjoy this
luxurious wine.