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2005 Chardonnay
Winemakers Comments

Young but already attractive, this Chardonnay is crisp, clean, and tangy. The fresh citrus fruit in the nose is complimented by a substantial dose of minerality. Look for this one to go the long haul in the cellar with aplomb.

VINTAGE/VARIETY:

 2005 Chardonnay

APPELLATION:

 Mt. Veeder - Napa Valley

VARIETAL COMPOSITION:

 100% Chardonnay

VINEYARD LOCATIONS:

 Mt. Veeder / Mayacamas mountains

HARVEST DATES:

 September 20 to October 14, 2005

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:

 One and a half years

BOTTLING DATE:

 May 2007

ALCOHOL:

 14 1/2%

RESIDUAL SUGAR:

 0.1%

OPTIMUM PERIOD FOR CONSUMPTION:

 2011 to 2016
 
 

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