The Chardonnay began its journey with high-quality wine grapes largely coming from Monterey’s cool-climate Arroyo Seco region. The wine underwent malolactic fermentation, giving it an opulent, round mouthfeel. Working with American oak sourced from eastern Minnesota, Winemaker Sebastian Donoso carefully selected medium toast barrels, yielding a profile that imparts unique flavors of marshmallow, coconut oil and vanilla bean. Sebastian expertly crafted the final blend to create the perfect balance of classic Chardonnay notes and bold flavors that make 1000 Stories wines uniquely different.