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Wine Details
Price:
$30.00 per bottle
Description:
The 2002 vintage was extended through three separate pickings of our Estate Chardonnay over a period of twenty days. Typically, the vines at the top of the southern-facing hill ripen first along with a few select rows on the other edge of the block. Even thought the Estate block is only 3.8 acres, we believe that picking at optimum maturity makes it necessary to divide the harvest over two or three vineyard passes. As a small winery, we have the ability to capture our fruit at its peak of ripeness. Light golden yellow in the glass, the wine's appearance reflects its youth. Aromas are initially dominated by a bouquet of lemon and citrus flowers, but with further airing the mineral character of our Estate fruit soon predominates with scents of wet stone backed by smoky notes from the French barrels that were used for fermentation and aging. Flavors of apple and vanilla are supported by a lush mouthfeel, tailing into a lingering finish. Please enjoy this fine Chardonnay in its youth, we believe that little aging is necessary before drinking. Cheers!
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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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