Chalk Hill Estate

WINEMAKER'S NOTES

After nearly a decade of not harvesting a botrytis Semillon, late in the 2005 vintage, perfect botrytis conditions developed in our Semillon vineyards. Sipping this wine brings to mind liquid ambrosia, with its ripe, honeyed flavors of pear, persimmon and apricot interlaced with brown sugar, spice and creme caramel.
Complete Winemaker Notes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Blend:

100% Semillon

Vineyard:

Chalk Hill Estate

Appelation:

Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley

Ageing:

Twenty Months

Fermentation:

100% Native Yeasts, 100% Barrel Fermented, 65% New French Oak

Harvested:

November 26, 2005 Brix: 46.5 T.A. 5.8 G/L pH: 3.90

Bottled:

July 26, 2007 Alcohol: 11% T.A. 5.9 G/L pH: 3.80 Residual Sugar: 28% by weight

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View information about other vintages:
2004 Chardonnay2004 Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère2004 Malbec2005 Chardonnay Clone 7620052005 Chairman's Club Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère2006 Syrah/Carignan2006 Sauvignon Gris2006 Botrytised Semillon2007 Chairman's Club Chardonnay Clone 7620072007

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