WINEMAKER'S NOTES
The fruit from Block B of our Oak Hill Vineyard is vinified with precision worthy of such an extraordinary vineyard. The vineyard at once drains excessive moisture, yet nourishes the grapes, so that they grow and thrive. The 25 year-old vines provide intensely concentrated fruit. After an exemplary harvest in early October, the grapes were carefully whole cluster pressed, fermented with only natural yeasts, and allowed to continue through malolactic fermentation. Frequent stirring of the lees encourages flavor development.
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REVIEW
Wine Spectator awards the 1999 Chalk Hill Estate Vineyard Selection Chardonnay 92 Points
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Wine Enthusiast awards the 1999 Chalk Hill Estate Vineyard Selection Chardonnay 94 Points
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Blend:
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyard:
- Oak Hill "B"
- Appelation:
- Chalk Hill
- Ageing:
- Nineteen months Sur lies, 60% New French oak
- Fermentation:
- 100% in barrel, 100% natural yeasts, 100% natural malolactic
- Harvested:
- October 8, 1999, Brix 23.3°, T.A. 6.6 g/l, pH 3.36
- Bottled:
- April 24, 2001, T.A. 6.0 g/l, pH 3.43
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