2008 ESTATE CHARDONNAY CHALK HILL
WINE DETAILS
| retail price: | $20.00 |
| club price: | $16.00 |
| available: | None |
| cases: | not available |
| formats: | 750mL |
| released: | Jan 1, 2010 |
| date profiled: | Jun 11, 2010 |
| region: | Northern California |
| AVA: | Chalk Hill |
| vineyards: | Rodney Strong Estate Vine ... Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards |
| estate fruit: | Yes |
| single vineyard: | Yes |
| brix at harvest: | Blended |
| alcohol: | 14.2% |
| fined: | Yes |
| filtered: | Yes |
| oak type: | 100% French |
| oak barrels: | 25% New |
| oak aging: | 8 Months |
| varietal | % | AVA | clone |
|---|---|---|---|
| chardonnay | 100% |
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Winemaker Rick Sayre Notes
Barrel fermentation in new and seasoned French
oak added toasty vanilla and spice complexities,
and during 8 months of barrel ageing, we regularly
stirred the “lees” in barrel, which gives a certain
fullness and creamy texture on the palate.
Encouraging malolactic fermentation added
additional character, and in the glass the wine
is both creamy and crisp, with abundant fruit
character, mineral, and toasty oak flavors.
Enjoy over the next 1-3 years.
PH | 707.431.1533
