Wine Details
At the highest elevation on the Knights Valley estate, the marine influence on Ma Belle-Fille is greater, resulting in cooler daily temperatures in the summer and autumn months. Situated far above the summer fog ceiling and exposed to the southeast, the vineyard receives the very first rays of sunshine each morning and remains sunny all day long. This full exposure combined with cooler temperatures causes the fruit to mature earlier than the rest of our estate. The name translates to "My Daughter In-Law". The vineyard is named in honor of Emily Michael, Paul's wife.

Viticulture
<strong>Ma Belle Fille</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Calera 30%</li>
 	<li>Mount Eden 10%</li>
 	<li>Hudson 30%</li>
 	<li>Hyde 30%</li>
</ul>
<div>From Peter Michael Estate, high above Knights Valley in Eastern Sonoma County</div>
<strong>Planted: </strong>1999

<strong>Varietal: 100% Chardonnay</strong>

<strong>Elevation: </strong>1,700 - 1,900 feet
<strong>Soil: </strong>Rocky, volcanic-origin, Rhyolite

<strong>Exposure:  </strong>South-Southeast