Chalk Hill Estate

WINEMAKER'S NOTES

The 2007 season was perfect for growing Chardonnay. Ideal weather through harvest allowed grapes from every block to reach desired ripeness. Aromas are concentrated and complex – white flower, sweet cream, ripe peach, lemon oil and wet stone – leading to a palate anchored with rich minerality and tropical and stone fruit. A clean acidity and mouth-filling texture unite pear, pineapple and sweet orange fruit with subtly sweet brown spice and honeyed toast.
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REVIEW

Wine Spectator Awards 2007 Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay 93 Points
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Awards 2007 Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay 90 Points
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Blend:

100% Chardonnay

Vineyard:

Chalk Hill Estate

Appellation:

Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley

Ageing:

13 Months

Fermentation:

100% Malolactic Fermentation in barrel with weekly batonnage

Harvested:

September 3 - October 7, 2007 pH: 3.65 T.A. 5.1 g/l Brix: 25.5

Bottled:

April 6 - 10,2009 pH: 3.69 T.A. 4.9 G/L Alc. 14.9%

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