We're thrilled to share our fourth vintage of the influential De Novo Chardonnay from the spectacular Lester Family Vineyard. Dance in whimsical notes of white nectarine and stone fruit, savor toasty, butterscotch finish.
This wine received 88 points in Wine Enthusiast.
Dance in whimsical notes of white nectarine and stone fruit, savor toasty, butterscotch finish. Your nose will find crisp lemongrass notes that soften on the palate.
Our Chardonnay, a signature wine of Aptos Vineyard, is named De Novo, which is latin for ‘to start anew’ and commonly used in law when trials restart.
Winemaker John Benedetti does it again, bringing a delightful 25% neutral oak Chardonnay to life.
Our fruit hails from Lester Family Vineyards in Corralitos. We are honored to use fruit from this celebrated family vineyard in Corralitos. Sitting at 500 feet elevation on Pleasant Valley Road in the Santa Cruz Mountains, fruit from this vineyard is a delight. Influenced by morning fog, temperatures rise during the day, providing excellent conditions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit.
