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Wine Details
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Description:
2003 started off with uncharacteristically warm 80-
degree weather in January, fooling some of our
vineyards into coming out of dormancy two weeks to
two months early. As the season progressed, the
warm weather did not relent and most of the fruit
ripened within a small time frame. The early bud
break allowed the grapes to achieve record hang time
resulting in wines that show great depth of flavor,
color and richness.
appley fruit with
very sweet oak and a scant
touch of minerals. Its
obvious richness makes it
thoroughly enjoyable now.”
92
points
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Varietal Definition
Chardonnay:
Chardonnay is by far the most widely planted grape crop in California and dominates California’s cooler, coastal, quality wine regions. The natural varietal ‘taste and smell’ of Chardonnay is surprisingly unfamiliar to many wine drinkers, as its true character is often guised with dominating winemaking signatures. Chardonnay’s rather subdued primary fruit characteristics lean toward the crisp fruitiness of apples, pears and lemon, but the variety’s full body is capable of supporting a host of complementary characteristics, such as oak, butter and vanilla. Regardless of what is the appropriate style for Chardonnay, the varietal continues to dominate vineyard plantings in every corner of the world. Close attention to clonal selection has made this broad geographic and climactic range of Chardonnay viable in thoughtful viticultural hands.
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