Chalk Hill Estate

WINEMAKER'S NOTES

The 2008 Sauvignon blanc Musque marks our second bottling of 100% Sauvignon Musque for our Chairman's label. The wine shows aromas of concentrated ripe pineapple, fresh mango, white citrus flower, meyer lemom and vanilla bean. The intense finish lingers with lychee, mango lassi and sweet citrus flavors alongside hints of brown baking spice.
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REVIEW

Wine Spectator Awards the 2008 Sauvignon blanc Musque 90 Points
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SUGGESTED PAIRINGS

Pairs well with crab cakes, summer salads and ceviche.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Blend:

100% Sauvignon Musque

Vineyard:

Chalk Hill Estate

Appellation:

Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley

Ageing:

11 Months

Fermentation:

100% Native Yeast in Barrel with weekly batonnage; 50% new French oak

Harvested:

September 5, 2008 pH 3.53 T.A. 5.4 G/L Brix 25.3

Bottled:

August 26, 2009 pH 3.55 T.A. 5.6 G/L Alc. 14.9% Volume: 137 Cases

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