Leaf And Vine
2017 Chardonnay
"Unicorn Tears"
Oakville AVA
Auction 22 | Lot No. 212
Vintage: 2017
Leaf And Vine
Chardonnay
Oakville
5 cases produced
Highlights
- Natively fermented, this wine is 100% Chardonnay
- 100% neutral French oak for both fermentation and aging
- Multiple aging and fermentation methods used on micro-lots
- A blend of small amounts of multiple micro-lots to create a complex, unique Chardonnay
Description
This wine will literally never be made again. Coming from a prestigious vineyard in the Oakville appellation, the grower decided to pull these hillside vines in favor of Cabernet Sauvignon. We will never get Chardonnay from this site again.
Wine Facts
- Wine is unfiltered
- Single vineyard wine
- Wine was dry farmed
- Wine is produced in a Napa Green winery
Timothy Keith
Winemaker, Leaf And Vine
I moved to Napa in 2000 to pursue my education, and eventually found myself at UC Davis obtaining my degree in Viticulture and Enology.
Country born: United States
Education: My mentor was Jay Heminway. He farms his land, he makes his wine, and has done so for 40 years. My brief time spent making wine with him in 2007 has helped shape my goals.
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
We make our wines with a focus of minimal intervention. They're natively fermented and bottled unfiltered. Our ultimate goal is to make sure that what is in that bottle is strictly fermented grapes.
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| Clos Du Val | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Full Circle | 22 (2018) |
| Leaf And Vine | 2017 | Chardonnay | Oakville | Unicorn Tears | 22 (2018) |
| Twomey | 2016 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| FARM Napa Valley | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Sterling Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Old Friends | 20 (2016) |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 19 (2015) | |
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| Canard Vineyard | 2011 | Red Wine | Calistoga | 17 (2013) | |
| William Hill Estate Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bench Blend | 16 (2012) |
| Ardente Winery | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | Grande Riserva | 15 (2011) |
| Domaine Chandon | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | 15 (2011) | |
| Newton Vineyard | 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | Piece of the Puzzle | 14 (2010) |
Winery Distribution
Leaf And Vine is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- California (DTC)