Cameron Hughes Lot 324 2010 Atlas Peak Chardonnay

Denver International Wine Competition Gold Winner 91 pts. Orange blossom, lemon curd, and toasted almond aromatics underpinned with spicy pear and apple aromas.

Appellation: Atlas Peak 100%... Grape: Chardonnay 100%... Alcohol by volume: 14.2%... Production: 3000... Drink/Hold: Now and through 2017

Cameron Confidential... Lot 324 is a continuation of our Atlas Peak Chardonnay program in terms of "fruit sourcing", but a change in direction when it comes to "wine style". With the addition of barrel fermentations, partial malolactic fermentation (about 30% of the wine went through malo) and an increase in new French and Hungarian cooperage (to 30%), the resulting style is bolder and richer while still respecting the beautiful floral aromatics and ripe tree fruit.