Our oldest vineyard-planted in 1978, often produces our densest and most opulent Chardonnay. Its exposure is primarily southwestern, which can mean more sun during the growing season, though this site is heavily influenced by the maritime breeze most afternoons. Shallow top soils of fractured Lambert shale, and mudstone, limit vigor and lead to wines with great concentration and intensity. This is one of the first Estate Chardonnay vineyards that we pick.