Silver Palm’s Chardonnay comes from Mendocino County and the Alexander Valley. To retain the freshness and purity of the fruit, Matt ferments and ages the wine in a combination of stainless steel (63%) and neutral oak (37%). Matt Smith has been the winemaker at Silver Palm since 2010. He has a graduate degree in Viticulture & Enology from UC Davis and winemaking experience in Burgundy (Maison Joseph Drouhin), Australia (Mitchelton Wines) and California (Kendall-Jackson). With a vast array of climates and geographies at his disposal and a great understanding of traditional and modern winemaking techniques, Matt is able to dial in precise aromatics, flavors and textures for each of Silver Palm’s wines.