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This Napa Valley Chardonnay layers juicy tropical fruit and mineral notes with lively citrus, crisp green apples, rich cream and vanilla -- a veritable apple pie of flavors. Enjoy this wine with salad, oysters, mild cheeses, grilled fish, roasted chicken, creamy pastas or on its own!The 2005 vintage will be remembered for its quality and its quantity. It started with a prolonged rainy season that persisted until early June leading to a later bloom and set. Summer temperatures were on the mild side of warm and the characteristic morning fog persisted into early September, which resulted in a long and late harvest season. Consistently sunny and warm fall days provided extended hang time and allowed growers to pick grapes at the point of optimal sugar and acid development. The grapes for this wine were harvested in September/October 2005. Most of our Chardonnay grapes are grown in the southern part of Napa Valley -- the Oak Knoll and Yountville areas -- closest to the cooling influence of San Pablo Bay. Well-draining soil and Napa's famous fog is particularly evident in this region and ensures a long growing season for the grapes that are crafted into the refreshing, balanced and elegant 2005 Irony Chardonnay.