2005 Corral Vineyard Chardonnay

The grapes for Corral Vineyard Chardonnay come from 8 acres planted in 1987 along the backside of an old 1920s redwood corral in the far, southeast corner of the Iron Horse estate, where the fog first touches the vineyard at dusk and is also naturally the last place where the fog dissipates in the morning. It tastes sublimely like crème brulee.

Food Pairing

Spring onion soup; halibut with chanterelles baked in foil, pasta with Red Hawk cheese and any dish that includes walnuts.

Accolades

Wine Enthusiast rated this vintage 92 points.  The 2004 received 93 points in Wine Enthusiast and 90 points in Wine Spectator. The prior vintage was named an "Editor's Choice" with a "93-point" rating in Wine Enthusiast and Andrea Immer chose it for her select wine club. Wine & Spirits awarded the 2000 91 points.

Total Production: 311 cases.

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