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Details for:
2008 Chardonnay
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| Harvest Date |
September 24th 2008 |
| Composition |
Our Chardonnay for this bottling comes from Ali's Vineyard just west of Healdsburg. This site is close to where three viticultural appellations meet (Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys) and we believe that our approach to crafting this wine is best served by giving it the broader Sonoma County appellation. |
| Fermentation |
Grapes are hand harvested in the early morning hours and delivered fresh and cool to the winery so that we retain the natural acidity of the grapes. Grapes were dumped into a press as whole clusters and were pressed for only the best juice fractions, stopping the operation when any bitterness or vegetal characters appeared in the juice. The juice was fermented at cool temperatures in a mix of stainless steel tanks (90%) and neutral French oak barrels (10%) to enhance complexity. The wine was allowed to clarify naturally and was only filtered once we created the final blend, after carefully selecting individual lots and barrels. |
| Abstract |
This wine is lush with White Peach, Pomelo, and some Tangerine flavors and aromas. Together they create a layered complexity enrobed in a veil of freshness. Whether you are having a fresh green salad with fennel and pink grapefruit slices (one of my favorite summer starters) or a bowl of PEI mussels in broth, you will notice that the wine brings the food flavors together, and leaves the palate refreshed and yearning for more. The wine finishes with a delicate minerality and balanced acidity that soothe the soul! |
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