2008 CHARDONNAY
WINE DETAILS
| retail price: | $15.00 |
| club price: | $12.00 |
| available: | None |
| cases: | 13800 |
| formats: | 750mL |
| released: | Jan 1, 2010 |
| date profiled: | Aug 27, 2010 |
| region: | Central Coast |
| AVA: | Monterey,Santa Maria V ... Monterey,Santa Maria Valley,Santa Ynez Valley |
| vineyards: | 20% Rancho La Vigna, 40 ... 20% Rancho La Vigna, 40% Los Alamos Vnyd, 18% Scheid Vineyards, 8% Loma Verde Vnyd, 7% Kick On Ranch Vnyd, 4% Thompson Vnyd, 2% Camp 4 Vnyd (Riesling), 1% Hill Top Ranch Vnyd |
| estate fruit: | No |
| single vineyard: | No |
| brix at harvest: | Blended |
| alcohol: | 13.8% |
| fined: | Yes |
| filtered: | Yes |
| oak type: | 22.5% French |22.5% Hu ... 22.5% French |22.5% Hungarian |
| oak barrels: | 100% Used |
| oak aging: | 6 Months |
| varietal | % | AVA | clone |
|---|---|---|---|
| chardonnay | 100% |
| ships to: AZ CA CO DC FL GA ID IL IN IA MD MA MI MN NV NH NM NY NC OH OR TN TX VA WA WI |
Winemaker Bruce McGuire Notes
Winemaker Bruce McGuire was able to travel
throughout western Santa Barbara County choosing
several vineyards (including Scheid Vineyard
up in Monterey County) for this multi-vineyard blend.
These vineyards meet Bruce's standards for viticultural
practices and growing conditions suitable to make this
full-bodied yet eminently approachable Chardonnay.
All the grapes for this wine were pressed as whole clusters and 55% of the wine fermented in stainless steel without undergoing malolactic frementation. These two steps lend brightness to the fruit intensity that then integrates with the mouth pleasing weight and supple flavors enhanced by barrel fermentation. Our Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is a good all around choice ...more... to satisfy a wide variety of foods. With enough structure to age for five to seven years, we think this wine is very enjoyable two years after the vintage year. This is truly a Santa Barbara County blend from warmer Los Alamos to cooler Sta. Rita Hills.
This nicely balanced wine is a great choice for service with roast chicken, sea bass, and pasta. Try with a mixed fruit and nut platter featuring a selection of light to mild semi hard cheeses.
All the grapes for this wine were pressed as whole clusters and 55% of the wine fermented in stainless steel without undergoing malolactic frementation. These two steps lend brightness to the fruit intensity that then integrates with the mouth pleasing weight and supple flavors enhanced by barrel fermentation. Our Santa Barbara County Chardonnay is a good all around choice ...more... to satisfy a wide variety of foods. With enough structure to age for five to seven years, we think this wine is very enjoyable two years after the vintage year. This is truly a Santa Barbara County blend from warmer Los Alamos to cooler Sta. Rita Hills.
This nicely balanced wine is a great choice for service with roast chicken, sea bass, and pasta. Try with a mixed fruit and nut platter featuring a selection of light to mild semi hard cheeses.
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