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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

TIME IN WOOD:

 18 months

BOTTLING DATE:

 May 2002

ALCOHOL:

 14 1/4% ALC.

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

 0.1%

OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:

 Now through 2010
 
 

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