Jordan Winery Chardonnay Russian River Valley

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THE VINTAGE The unusually brief 2004 growing season was characterized by unseasonably hot days in the Russian River Valley, a heat wave that stretched right into harvest. Determined to capture the fruit at its peak flavor, the Jordan team worked around the clock - hand picking the grapes during the coolest hours of the night and pressing them through the day. This intense labor was rewarded with beautiful, crisp juice that yielded a brilliant Chardonnay.
THE WINE In our cellar, free-run quality juice was extracted from the cool, handpicked grapes using our new, technologically advanced Willmes press. Among other benefits, this press extracts juice at very low pressure in a short period of time; the result is an ultrapremium juice that is very low in bitter and astringent tannins. Fermentation occurred in small French oak barrels (35% new) and aged with extended sur lie contact for three months to add an understated, creamy texture to the mid-palate. Partial malolactic fermentation permitted the wine to retain its natural, crisp acidity – a hallmark of Russian River Valley fruit. This acidity contributes to the mineral flintiness and clean finish of the wine. The citrus and mineral bouquet includes delicate aromas of crisp green apple, kiwi, honey and lightly toasted oak. The balance of green apple fruit and crisp acidity provide lasting flavors that will compliment the table fare of any home or restaurant.
THE PEOPLE Tom Jordan is the owner, founder and the visionary behind Jordan Vineyard & Winery. His desire to make world-class wines in California brought him to Sonoma County in 1972, where he purchased the 1,500 acres that make up the Jordan Vineyard & Winery estate. Rob Davis joined Jordan Winery as enologist in 1976, after graduating from the University of California at Davis. Rob was made winemaker in 1977. For nineteen years, Rob worked with the legendary Andre Tchelistcheff, who served as Consulting Winemaker at Jordan Winery until 1994. The 2004 harvest marked Rob's 29th at Jordan Winery.
APPELLATION 93.0% Russian River Valley 5.0% Mendocino County 2.0% Alexander Valley
BLEND 100% Chardonnay
PH 3.41
ALCOHOL LEVEL 13.5%
BOTTLING DATES July 18 - August 11, 2005
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