1997 was an outstanding year for Chardonnay at JARVIS. Our winemaker, Dimitri Tchelistcheff, has created another in his fine series of Chardonnays marked by exceptional balance and elegance. Cool breezes from the San Francisco Bay contribute to the extended growing season for JARVIS Chardonnay. This extra long “hang-time” results in this Chardonnay’s intense varietal flavor and smoothness. Barrel fermented and aged sur-lie in new French oak barrels, the 1997 JARVIS Chardonnay combines a beautiful...