Chardonnay Reserve, Santa Maria
Valley, 2006
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 vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley
appellation. After being pressed and settled. the
juice was barrel fermented in a mixture of new (71%)
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 13th, 2007 and released
in October, 2007. Only 328 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 (100%)
Bottle analysis:
Alcohol: 14.2%, RS: 0.17%, pH: 3.34, TA: 0.61 g/1ooml
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