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Winemakers Comments
Our 1996 Chardonnay is in its prime now and should hold for several more years at or near its peak if well cared for. Always a favorite around here, its smooth texture, still rich fruit and lingering finish reveal the essence of our objective in style.
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WINERY NAME:

 Mayacamas Vineyards

VINTAGE/VARIETY:

 1996 Chardonnay

APPELLATION:

 Napa Valley

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:

 100% Chardonnay

VINEYARD LOCATIONS:

 Mt. Veeder / Mayacamas mountains

HARVEST DATES:

 Aug. 26 - Sept. 12, 1996

FERMENTATION TIME:

 2 weeks

FERMENTATION TEMP:

 58-60 degrees (F)

TYPE OF COOPERAGE:

 6 months in 1,000 gal. American oak casks

TIME IN WOOD:

 12 months in 60 gal. French oak barrels

BOTTLING DATE:

 April, 1998

ALCOHOL:

 13.5% ALC.

TOTAL ACID:

 .70

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

 0.1%

OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:

 Now to 2008
 
 

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