Hope Well Chardonnay Japan David Stewart MBE takes whisky

David Stewart MBE takes whisky that has spent at least 12 years in traditional whisky casks

The method is used most notably in Beaujolais with varying degrees of success

In the cellar François makes his wine traditionally

this champagne shows lithe notes of airy green apples

The palate is layered

Hope Well Chardonnay Japan David Stewart MBE takes whiskyIn the words of winemaker Mimi Casteel "The inaugural Chardonnay from Hope Well is such an exciting landmark in the vineyard. We planted Chardonnay after much of the Pinot Noir was asserting the personality of its home, and chose our favorite sites based on what we were learning from the Pinot. For young fruit it was very assertive and distinct. The grapes were pressed cold and went to barrel without settling, each barrel was hand filled and received