2007 Vintage

• Case Production: 125 cases
• Vineyards: Lone Oaks, Dutton Ranch Morelli and Sebastopol
• Cooperage :100% new French Artisan Oak
• Vinification: Hand sorted, whole cluster pressed, native yeast fermentation, Sur lies with bâtonnage

"The voyage determines the true course"..in boating, in winemaking, and in life itself....

Chateau Boswell True Course Chardonnay is an expression of our desire to follow a true course in our winemaking; to enjoy the experience of the voyage from vineyard to barrel and then from blending to bottle. As avid boaters the phrase True Course reminds us of the excitement of adventure ahead...

This initial release of our True Course Chardonnay represents a selection of our favorite five barrels from three different vineyard sites. Fermented with indigenous yeast and then aged sur lees for sixteen months in 100% new French Oak barrels, this wine displays its power as soon as it hits the glass. While intense and full bodied, the wine retains a sense of harmony on the palate with the perfect balance of minerality and fruit. A powerful nose of orange blossom and lemon leans a bit towards Burgundy while still remaining vocal of its Russian River heritage. In the mouth the wine is reminiscent of citrus infused crème brulee with a slightly creamy texture and a subtle background note of hand torched caramel. Transcending the boundaries of any one vineyard source, this cuvee layers the best qualities of each vineyard site to create a wine that reminds us that it is the voyage that determines the true course.

True Course is our blend of the "Best of the Best" wines from these vineyard sources

Lone Oaks

Located on the river bench of Sonoma County's Russian River Valley, this hillside Chardonnay vineyard's budwood came from the Old Wente clone known for its tiny berries and flavor intensity. The vines benefit from the famed Goldridge soil and a volcanic mélange. This vineyard consistently produces a full bodied Chardonnay with a creamy and rich texture.

Dutton Ranch Morelli Vineyard

The Morelli Lane Chardonnay vineyard was planted in 1995 high atop a ridge in the famed Green Valley sub appellation of the Russian River Valley area. Vines benefitting from the dry farming in Goldridge soils, the Hyde Wente Clone, and a location only 6 miles from the Pacific Ocean consistently produce a wine with aging potential and characteristics of citrus and wet stone amid full bodied spicy components.

Dutton Ranch Sebastopol Vineyard

This Russian River Valley vineyard was planted in 1980 with a Robert Young derivative of the old Wente Clone selected for its high fruit tones. Goldridge marine based soils and dry farming account for an expression of minerality in this wine that is unlike any other.