2021 Mae Estate Chardonnay, Tyler Winery

Our Mae Estate vineyard is located above Highway 246, the northern corridor of the Sta. Rita Hills. Just fifteen miles from the Pacific Ocean, Mae is host to ocean winds and fog and comprised of marine sedimentary soils. In planting this property in 2017, we chose to look to our immediate surrounds and work with a balanced collection of California heritage selections and clones that have long thrived in the rugged Santa Rita Hills. To host our Chardonnay, we chose the lighter soils to the western side of our property—and we planted at half the density of Burgundy (two meters between rows, one meter between vines) to promote a balanced crop and to cater to our organic cultivation practices.