2000 CHARDONNAY

Made from three different yeasts and two different vineyards, then blended together. Partial malolactic fermentation, all new French oak barrels. While the oak is apparent, it is sweet and brings out the complexity in this wine. Layers of fruit and a wonderful nose.

Grape source Carneros
Harvest date 09/18/00
Brix @ harvest 25.1°
pH 3.58
TA 6.6 gm/L
Alcohol 14.6%
Barrels used NFO
Time in barrel 11 mos.
Filtration 1.2µ, 0.45µ
Bottling date 11/02/01
Bottles produced 591
Release date 12/01/01
Winery price $16.

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