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HARVEST Harvest commenced from our estate vineyard in Alexander Valley and from the vineyards in the Russian River Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Mendocino County from September 29 through October 22, 1998. Sugar average was 22.7° Brix, ideal for optimal balance of rich Chardonnay aromas and flavor, while still retaining natural acidity for freshness and a moderation of alcohol for balance. The pressed juice was redolent of green apple, kiwi and pear fruit character.
WINEMAKING Cool, handpicked grapes were barrel fermented in 100% French Oak; 30% of which were new barrels to develop the balanced integration of the flavors from the toasty oak with vibrant flavors from the fruit. Partial malolactic fermentation preserved the natural acidity while imparting a creamy character to the wine and extended sur lie contact added further complexity and richness. The wine remained in French oak barrels for six months before being bottled and aged for one year before release.
FINISHED WINE The 1998 Chardonnay is a wine that possesses a complex mineral and floral bouquet revealing notes of green apple, pear, citrus, and butter. On the palate, the wine is rich and vibrant with flavors that include ripe apple, melon, fig, and honey balanced with toasty oak and creamy lees. It has a long, expansive finish that ends with just the right amount of acidity to make this wine the perfect complement to many types of cuisine.
GRAPE SOURCE 63% Russian River Valley 22% Mendocino County 10% Alexander Valley 5% Dry Creek Valley
BLEND 100% Chardonnay
TITRATABLE ACIDITY 0.67 g/100 mL
PH 3.36
ALCOHOL LEVEL 12.8%
BOTTLING DATES August 13 through August 27, 2001
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