William Hill Estate Winery
2017 Chardonnay
"Elevation"
Atlas Peak AVA
Auction 23 | Lot No. 73
Vintage: 2017
William Hill Estate Winery
Chardonnay
Atlas Peak
10 cases produced
Highlights
- This Stagecoach Vineyard Chardonnay is barrel fermented in new French oak, stirred weekly and only racked for bottling
- 100% Chardonnay
- The grapes come from a Stagecoach block tucked under Pritchard Hill at 1,750 feet in elevation
- The wine exhibits stunning exotic tropical fruit aromas integrated with toasty oak notes, ending with a creamy mouthfeel and an impressively long finish
Description
This one-of-a-kind Stagecoach Vineyard Chardonnay from Chardonnay specialist William Hill Estate, is barrel fermented in new French oak, stirred weekly and only racked for bottling. The grapes come from a Stagecoach block tucked under Pritchard Hill at 1,750 feet in elevation. The wine exhibits stunning exotic tropical fruit aromas integrated with toasty oak notes, finishing with a creamy mouthfeel and an impressively long finish.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
Mark Williams
Winemaker, William Hill Estate Winery
Mark's winemaking career has led him around the world from Australia, to the Central Coast of California and now to William Hill Estate Winery in Napa.
Country born: United States
Education: BS in Enology and Food Science at California State University, Fresno
Years in the wine industry: 10-15 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Each vintage, I strive to express the best of California's most renowned growing regions- from the North Coast to the Central Coast- in a refined way.
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Winery Distribution
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