2000 Chardonnay
Winemakers Comments
A favorite around here from the get-go, our 2000 Chardonnay still pleases us greatly. Now in its prime, it has developed the smooth round mouth feel and deep, rich mineral flavor we strive for.
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VINTAGE/VARIETY:
2000 Chardonnay
APPELLATION:
Napa Valley
VARIETAL
COMPOSITION:
100% Chardonnay
VINEYARD
LOCATIONS:
Mt. Veeder / Mayacamas
mountains
HARVEST
DATES:
September 1 to 19, 2000
FERMENTATION
TIME:
Two weeks
FERMENTATION
TEMP:
60 degrees (F)
TYPE
OF COOPERAGE:
1,000
gal. American Oak Casks
and 60 gal. French Oak barrels