This single-block Chardonnay is from a part of the vineyard planted in 2001, situated at the crest of a hill and facing east. The fruit was picked 10 days after the estate Chardonnay fruit, but at the same ripeness levels, which gives one an idea of the variable nature of the estate vineyards. The fruit was destemmed, lightly crushed and pressed. It spent 12 months in barrel (25% new) in the cellar downstairs, followed by a winter in tank upstairs to naturally settle.