2006 Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Chardonnay
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| Vintage: | 2006 |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Appellation: | Russian River Valley |
| Harvest Date: | September 28-November 1, 2006 |
| PH: | 3.70 |
| Barrel Aging: | |
| 14 Months | |
| 43% | New French Oak |
| Fermentation: | 100% native yeast fermentation in barrel with daily bâtonnage 100% malolactic fermentation with weekly bâtonnage |
| Bottling Date: | April 29-May 10, 2008 |
| Tannin: | 5.0 |
| Alcohol %: | 14.8 |
| Ratings: | 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
90 Points, Robert Parker Dec-2008 89 Points, Wine Spectator |
| Awards: | |
| Production Notes: | 23 different international clones |
| Winemaker Notes: | The 2006 Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay is creamy and complex, opening up to reveal intricate aromas and flavors as it breathes in the glass. Barrel fermented with native yeasts and bottled without fining or filtration, this wine experienced a gentle and natural progression from grape to bottle. Aromas of honeysuckle, ginger, and white peach precede a slight flintiness and fresh cream. The palate combines Asian pear, jasmine blossom, and a sur-lie creaminess with an earthy, wetstone minerality. |
| Production: | 14,000 cases |
Ratings:
92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
90 Points, Robert Parker Dec-2008
89 Points, Wine Spectator
Awards:
Production Notes:
23 different international clones
Winemaker Notes:
The 2006 Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay is creamy and
complex, opening up to reveal intricate aromas and flavors as
it breathes in the glass. Barrel fermented with native yeasts
and bottled without fining or filtration, this wine experienced
a gentle and natural progression from grape to bottle. Aromas
of honeysuckle, ginger, and white peach precede a slight
flintiness and fresh cream. The palate combines Asian pear,
jasmine blossom, and a sur-lie creaminess with an earthy, wetstone
minerality.
Production:
14,000 cases
Other Notes:
Bottled unfined, unfiltered.
