Chalk Hill Estate

WINEMAKER'S NOTES

The 1998 Merlot benefited from the longest growing season on record, allowing exceptional flavor and tannins development, while a small crop ensured intense, concentrated fruit. The combined result of vineyard events was excellent raw materials. Traditional Bordelais vinification captured the essence of this exemplary fruit; light fining and no filtration prior to bottling preserved it. Concentrated flavors of black cherry, blueberry, cassis, plum, and chocolate mesh with spicy oak in a plush and persistent finish.
Complete Winemaker Notes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Blend:

97% Merlot, 3% Malbec

Vineyard:

Estate

Appelation:

Chalk Hill

Ageing:

Twenty months, 59% new French oak

Harvested:

October 15 - 27, 1998, Brix 23.7°, T.A. 5.7 g/l, pH 3.57

Bottled:

July 18 -19, 2000, T.A. 5.9 g/l, pH 3.60

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