White Bones Chardonnay comes from select rows within Block 1 of the Adrianna Vineyard. The name refers to the soil beneath these rows, which is layered with calcareous deposits, limestone, and fossilized animal bones—remnants of an ancient river that once flowed through the region.
There are many theories about why the grapes from these rows develop such distinctive floral aromatics and earthy minerality on both the nose and palate. It may be due to the minerals in the soil or the impact of calcareous deposits on root penetration.
At this extreme high altitude, nighttime temperatures remain cool, hovering just a few degrees above freezing—even in summer. The day-night temperature variation ranges from 15 to 20 degrees, while the intense sunlight at altitude further influences the wine’s unique character.
