Chardonnay Reserve, Santa Maria
Valley, 2007
Long before Chardonnay was widely
produced throughout the
United States, a small band of vintners from Santa
Maria were
experimenting with this classic varietal. They discovered
that
Santa Maria’s long, cool growing season and
maritime influences
create Chardonnays of greater dimension. Our Reserve
reflects these qualities, and is tinged with the
scent
of Fuji apple, Meyer lemon, and fresh pineapple.
The grapes for our
Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay Reserve came from the
famous Bien Nacido and Sierra Madre vineyards in the
Santa Maria Valley appellation. After being pressed
and settled. the juice was barrel fermented in a mixture
of new (54%) and older French oak barrels. After primary
fermentation was completed, the Chardonnay then went
through total malolactic fermentation. Then we stirred
the lees over a 4 month period and then let everything
settle down for a total of 9 months in barrel. The
wine was bottled unfiltered on July 15th, 2008 and
released in Spring of 2009. Only 312 cases were produced.
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Optimum Storage Conditions:
Constant temperature, 55-58° F, darkness
Aging Potential: To enjoy young fruit aromas, consume
within 1-2 years of bottling date. For extended aging
under ideal conditions, consume within 2-5 years of
bottling date.
Vineyards:
Bien Nacido (69%), Sierra Madre (31%)
Bottle analysis:
Alcohol: 14.2%, RS: 0.19%, pH: 3.36, TA: 0.66 g/1ooml
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