2004 CHARDONNAY

We experimented with this Chardonnay. In an effort to see the effect of leaving Chardonnay on its lees as long as possible, we left this in barrel for ten months. As a result, it has great complexity and is relatively immune to oxidation. It also possesses abundant fruit and high acidity. An interesting, if not idiosyncratic Chardonnay.

Grape source White Rock Vineyards, Napa
Harvest date 09/27/04
Brix @ harvest 25°
pH 3.32
TA 8 gm/L
Alcohol 14.8%
Barrels used Stainless, Vicard, Damy, 4 & 5 yr old wood
Time in barrel 10 months
Filtration Rough, 0.45µ
Bottling date 7/29/05
Bottles produced 780
Release date 09/01/03
Winery price $16.00

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