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There are stars up above and Chardonnay is a star. I cannot stop moving forward with Chardonnay. I cannot stop the pursuit with the grape that my uncle Phil claims allows the winemaker the biggest pallet upon which to paint. I can literally get lost in my mind with the flavors of chardonnay. The Head and the Heart, in particular the song Lost in My Mind, is unapologetically American, like our Riva Ranch Chardonnay. Rich and delicate at the same time. There are aromas of tropical fruits, apricot, apple and pear, along with hints of creamy and toasty oak and butterscotch, but always in balance. There is an alluring pace to the song, but like the wine, is in balance. My family has been farming Chardonnay for almost 100 years—during this time we have worked hard to express the fruit of Chardonnay, and not let it get lost in the mix of oak, malolactic fermentation, and sur-lie aging, which serve to support the fruit . This is similar to the song Lost in My Mind where the rhythm and instrumentation serve to support the vocals. Enjoy! |
