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Winemakers Comments

Our 1998 Chardonnay is entering its prime now. It has had the time necessary to develop the full Mayacamas style. Hints of mixed woods give way to perfumes of fig and citrus in the nose, which follow through in the flavor, to be joined by a little apple nuance. Lively and delicious, this wine is now attaining its full richness.


VINTAGE/VARIETY:

 1998 Chardonnay

APPELLATION:

 Napa Valley

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:

 100% Chardonnay

VINEYARD LOCATIONS:

 Mt. Veeder / Mayacamas mountains

HARVEST DATES:

 September 23 to October 26, 1998

FERMENTATION TIME:

 Two weeks

FERMENTATION TEMP:

 60 degrees (F)

TYPE OF COOPERAGE:

 1000 gal. American Oak Casks and 60 gal. French Oak barrels

TIME IN WOOD:

 18 Months

BOTTLING DATE:

 May 2000

ALCOHOL:

 13.75%

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

 0.1%

OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:

 2004-2010
 
 

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