2008 Chardonnay

Wine Notes

  • 100% Chardonnay
  • 100% Lodi Appellation
  • 14.6% Alcohol
  • pH 3.5, TA 7.3g/L
  • Hand harvested 8.24.08
  • Full cluster press, gentle hydro basket press
  • 26-day cold fermentation
  • 100% Stainless Steel
  • Vineyard centric, allows the unique expression of the vineyard
  • 256 cases produced
  • Bottled 3.15.10

Tasting Notes

  • Aromas:Lemon and granny smith apple with hints of white peach and bartlett pear
  • Flavors:Crisp granny smith apple with lemon and exhibits a distinct minerality in the finish
  • Texture:Well balanced with lively acidity
  • Color:Brilliant yellow gold
  • Food Pairing:Fresh crab, clams, mussels, scallops, chicken dishes, crisp green Salad

Vineyard

  • Chardonnay, Clone 2
  • Vine yields of 4 tons/acre
  • Early leaf pulling to promote light exposure and air circulation
  • Crop thinned to balance vine load, matching the specific demands of the growing year
  • Weak shoot removal; opens up interior of vine while closing the "ripeness gap" between clusters

Suggested Retail Pricing

Seventeen dollars

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