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Chardonnay

Reserve Chardonnay Wine Details
Price: $30.00 per bottle

Description: The 2002 vintage was extended through three separate pickings of our Estate Chardonnay over a period of twenty days. Typically, the vines at the top of the southern-facing hill ripen first along with a few select rows on the other edge of the block. Even thought the Estate block is only 3.8 acres, we believe that picking at optimum maturity makes it necessary to divide the harvest over two or three vineyard passes. As a small winery, we have the ability to capture our fruit at its peak of ripeness. Light golden yellow in the glass, the wine's appearance reflects its youth. Aromas are initially dominated by a bouquet of lemon and citrus flowers, but with further airing the mineral character of our Estate fruit soon predominates with scents of wet stone backed by smoky notes from the French barrels that were used for fermentation and aging. Flavors of apple and vanilla are supported by a lush mouthfeel, tailing into a lingering finish. Please enjoy this fine Chardonnay in its youth, we believe that little aging is necessary before drinking. Cheers!




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