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Winemakers Comments

This Chardonnay has a subtle floral and citrus nose with the richness of ripe fruit. Tasting reveals deep flavors, a slight oak component and a long, complex finish, with hints of almond and tropical flora, but still steely and firm.


VINTAGE/VARIETY:

 2002 Chardonnay

APPELLATION:

 Napa Valley

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:

 100% Chardonnay

VINEYARD LOCATIONS:

 Mt. Veeder / Mayacamas mountains

HARVEST DATES:

 August 23 to September 14, 2003

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 2004

ALCOHOL:

 14 1/2%

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

 0.1%

OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:

 2007-2012
 
 

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