The Silenus 2015 Napa Valley Chardonnay is a blend of two great Napa Valley Chardonnay vineyards; Red Hen vineyard near the winery in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley and the Tognetti Vineyard in Napa Carneros. The grapes were harvested at the peak of ripeness and gently whole-cluster pressed. After settling for two days, the juice was moved to oak barrels for fermentation. During the first six months the lees were stirred twice a month to build complexity and mouth feel. This wine was moderately “oaked” in order to enhance the flavor profile while still showing off the expressive fruit flavors of these very special vineyards.