2008 Unoaked Chardonnay

TASTING NOTES

Due to a rainy early spring 2008, the yield on the chardonnay was low, allowing for concentrated fruit flavors. The nose of this 100% stainless steel fermented Chardonnay reveals the true character of the variety with aromas of ripe Asian pear, hazelnuts, lime, green apple and banana. On the palate it shows a refined crisp acidity with layers of juicy pear flavors. The no-oak regimen gives to the palate the full fruitiness and minerality this vineyard is about. The finish is elegant and racy with a stony flintiness, bright and food friendly.   It will be at its best served around 58F.

GRAPE SOURCE

100% WHITE BLUFFS VINEYARD

WINE MAKING NOTES

Harvest Date:  October 2, 2008

Brix:  23%

Yeast:  Vin13

Fermentation: 100% in stainless steel tank

Malolactic: non completed

T/A - 0.61 gr./100ml.  pH - 3.47

Alcohol: 13.3% by vol.