In the depths of northern Mendocino County is a patchwork of some of the most breathtaking vineyards the golden state can claim, and it’s here where our latest—and possibly greatest—Chardonnay was born.

The Alder Springs Vineyard is one of the leading sources of fine grapes for northern California’s most hallowed names. Patz & Hall. Behrens & Hitchcock. Arnot Roberts. Copain. And now our very own label, Clearwater Creek, joins this impressive list of insiders who know great terroir when they see it—and how important it is that this quality translates into great wine in the bottle.

Our Chardonnay is medium-bodied, silky on the tongue and fruity, with just the right balance of vanilla and spice, a delicious and pure white that glows with the inner beauty of a spring sunset off the Mendocino coast, with sea spray in the air and the cooling influence of pine trees a tingle at your neck. Pure, juicy and refreshing, a perfect complement to Thai or Vietnamese cuisine.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012