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2022 Baileyana Edna Valley Chardonnay
2022 Baileyana Edna Valley Chardonnay

2022 Baileyana Edna Valley Chardonnay

 / 750ml
Tasting notes
Specs
Vintage outlook

Our Firepeak Chardonnay you know and love has gotten a new look and will now be known as our Edna Valley Chardonnay.

This Chardonnay exudes effortless elegance with aromas of lavender and citrus that develop into luscious flavors of grilled cinnamon peaches and ripe tropical fruits. Hints of minerality emphasize the wine’s natural liveliness and is balanced by notes of vanilla, clove and spice that lead to a smooth, memorable finish.

92 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2020 Vintage): “Light and clean aromas of pear, chalk and chiseled stone make a complex introduction to the nose of this wine, which is widely available and fairly priced. The palate grabs hold with a tactile texture, then delivers waves of nectarine, melon and pineapple, with a sea salt kick on the finish.” —Matt Kettmann, September 2022

 

The coolest growing region in all of California, as cited in a study by Southern Oregon University, the Edna Valley is a mere 5.4 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Consequently, the extended growing season allows grapes grown here to develop intense and complex varietal flavors, while achieving optimum maturity levels. Known as the “Dirt of the Devil,” the soils in the northern portion of the valley are also unique. As Islay Hill is the most southern sibling in a chain of extinct volcanoes known as the Seven Sisters, volcanic remnants are combined with clay loam and rocky marine sediment, offering a distinct mix of nutrients and good drainage.

Tasting Notes

Our Firepeak Chardonnay you know and love has gotten a new look and will now be known as our Edna Valley Chardonnay.

This Chardonnay exudes effortless elegance with aromas of lavender and citrus that develop into luscious flavors of grilled cinnamon peaches and ripe tropical fruits. Hints of minerality emphasize the wine’s natural liveliness and is balanced by notes of vanilla, clove and spice that lead to a smooth, memorable finish.

92 Points, Wine Enthusiast (2020 Vintage): “Light and clean aromas of pear, chalk and chiseled stone make a complex introduction to the nose of this wine, which is widely available and fairly priced. The palate grabs hold with a tactile texture, then delivers waves of nectarine, melon and pineapple, with a sea salt kick on the finish.” —Matt Kettmann, September 2022

 

Specs
Vintage & Winemaking

The coolest growing region in all of California, as cited in a study by Southern Oregon University, the Edna Valley is a mere 5.4 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Consequently, the extended growing season allows grapes grown here to develop intense and complex varietal flavors, while achieving optimum maturity levels. Known as the “Dirt of the Devil,” the soils in the northern portion of the valley are also unique. As Islay Hill is the most southern sibling in a chain of extinct volcanoes known as the Seven Sisters, volcanic remnants are combined with clay loam and rocky marine sediment, offering a distinct mix of nutrients and good drainage.

The Art of Making Our Wine

Throughout the millenia for which winemaking has existed, the humble grape has always been the star of the show. Its journey from a simple fruit to a complex, beautiful wine, is tastfully shepherded by the winemaker, asserting themself into the natural process while being mindful not to overly interfere with the wonder that is fermentation.

Winemaker Rob Takigawa sampling barrels
Winemaker Rob Takigawa in the vineyard

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