2016 Pinoli Cole Chardonnay Mariah Vineyard Mendocino Ridge AVA, Mendocino, CA

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2016 Pinoli Cole Chardonnay Mariah Vineyard Mendocino Ridge AVA, Mendocino, CA The Wine: 100% Chardonnay from the remote and beautiful Mendocino Ridge AVA, California’s only AVA that is delineated by elevation as opposed to geographical boundaries. Vineyards that sit above 1,200 foot in elevation, such as the Mariah Vineyard, find themselves in the sweet spot for ripening varietals such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, just above the marine layer of coastal fog that flows in from the Pacific Ocean each day. Nicknamed the Islands in the sky AVA this rugged coastal re- gion is quickly gaining notoriety as the source for some of California’s best Chardonnay fruit. Aged for 12 months after malolactic fermentation in French oak. Winemaker Alex Cran- gle made just 168 cases. The Estate: The Pinoli Cole wines are a collaboration between Quigley Fine Wines and winemaker Alex Crangle. The name Pinoli Cole is derived from the old Boontling dialect spoken by the early set- tlers of this isolated valley and translates to gravelly soil. By sourcing the fruit from small, sustainably grown vineyards in the Anderson Valley AVA, the wines are intended to be terroir driven expressions of the cool climate of the Anderson Valley. Tasting Notes: Color: lighter shade of gold Aromas: fresh citrus, golden apple and pear with subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak Flavor & Texture: round and richly textured the flavors of pear and apple are enhanced only slightly by French oak notes; the acid is lively and provides buoyancy Food Pairing: grilled halibut with fresh herbs, olive oil, white wine and Dijon mustard -Drink Now Through 2023- www.quigleyfinewines.com.

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