Giovanni Manetti says that 2011 resulted in some dried berries on the clusters that had to be removed by hand on the sorting table

bergamot and crème de cassis

but neither weighty nor over the top as might be expected for a wine of such extreme richness

It needs a year or two of aging and will drink to 2020+

Ceritas, Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay Size:6x750ml Giovanni Manetti says that 2011Only 800 bottles of the 2018 Chardonnay Trout Gulch were produced, and the fruit was picked at a mere 19 brix from the rockiest section of the vineyard. It is expressive aromatically of lemon custard, toasted brioche, and ripe green apple. The palate is high toned and tightly wound, with a persistent mineral texture of crushed rock and saline minerality as well as notes of fresh lemon, baking spice, and vanilla bean. Drink over the next 15 or more