Chalk Hill Estate

WINEMAKER'S NOTES

In late October 2006, Chalk Hill’s Semillon vineyards exhibited a near-perfect infection of Botrytis, the ‘noble rot,’ with grape sugars reaching an average of 36.9 º Brix. This Chairman’s Club offering combines distinct aromas of orange spice, honeyed apples, dulce de leche and vanilla bean. The palate echos the nose, with flavors of poached pears, carmelized sugar, candied citrus, and delivers balanced acidity and texture, extending the flavors into a lingering finish.
Complete Winemaker Notes

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Blend:

100% Semillon

Vineyard:

Chalk Hill Estate

Appellation:

Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley

Ageing:

18 Months

Fermentation:

Barrel fermented with weekly batonnage; fermentation ceased naturally

Harvested:

October 22, 2006 pH: 3.70 T.A. 6.9 g/l Brix: 36.9

Bottled:

April 10, 2008 pH. 3.72 T.A. 6.7 g/l Alc. 13.8% R.S. 6.7% by weight

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2004 Chardonnay2004 Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère2004 Malbec2005 Chardonnay Clone 762005 Semillon20052005 Chairman's Club Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenère2006 Syrah/Carignan2006 Sauvignon Gris2007 Chairman's Club Chardonnay Clone 7620072007

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