WINEMAKER'S NOTES
TWENTY-SIX different plantings— a result of our pioneering and ongoing clonal research program— provide us with different lots, all building blocks that add to the sum. The entire vintage was allowed to progress in barrel through fermentations that imparted layers of texture and complexity. Aged in French oak for 14 months, it was then gently bottled. Neither fined nor filtered, the wine boasts intense aromas of Asian pear, green apple, toasted hazelnut and integrated oak. Our signature combination of richness and elegance is evidenced by the creamy, crisp flavors of lemon pie, and exotic spice, all buoyed by the bright, fresh acidity.
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REVIEW
Restaurant Wine awards the 2004 Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Chardonnay 4 Stars
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Wine Enthusiast awards the 2004 Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Chardonnay 91 Points
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Wine Spectator awards the 2004 Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Chardonnay 92 Points
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Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine awards the 2004 Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Chardonnay 91 Points
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Blend:
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyard:
- Chalk Hill Estate
- Appelation:
- Chalk Hill Appellation, Russian River Valley
- Ageing:
- 14 months SUR LIE, 35% new French oak
- Fermentation:
- 100% in barrel, 100% native yeasts
- Harvested:
- September 27, 2004, Brix 25.0, T.A. 6.2 g/l, pH 3.58
- Bottled:
- December 6-21, 2005, Alcohol 14.3%, T.A. 5.6 g/l, pH 3.42
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