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2002 Russian River Valley Chardonnay |
 The
grapes for our 2002 Russian River Chardonnay were harvested in
September and crushed immediately prior to a gentle pressing.
After the must was cold-settled in tanks, the juice was
moved via gravity flow to French oak barrels in the cave, where
it underwent both alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in the
cool, constant temperature. This 100% barrel-fermented
Chardonnay was aged sur lie, and the lees were stirred
every two weeks into late winter and early spring to develop
complexity and richness. Racked once in early July, it was then
bottled in
late August. From harvest to bottling,
this wine was nurtured with minimal handling and maximum
care, exemplifying our commitment to making the finest wine
possible.
Bright golden-straw color. Very crisp with well-balanced acid and a touch of butterscotch on the nose. This vibrant wine offers overtones of white grapefruit, Granny Smith apples, and a bit of nectarine. Toasty French oak enhances the richness and full flavors. The finish is long and lingering. Harvest Dates - September 18-20 pH - 3.37 Alcohol - 13.8% Total Acid - .580g/100ml
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