2006 Camp Meeting Ridge Chardonnay
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Citrus aromas of lemon with notes of vanilla bean and mineral are followed by layers of honeysuckle and lemon butter. The bouquet is punctuated with hints of jasmine, pear, and crushed stone minerality. Flavors are rich and spreading on the palate with lingering acidity and flavors. Enjoy now or cellar to enjoy the intriguing complexities that come with aging.
Vineyards
The grapes for Camp Meeting Ridge Estate Chardonnay originate from our well established west-facing blocks containing both Old Wente and Dijon clonal selections which consistently yield a powerful wine of great concentration, depth, and expression of terroir.
Harvest
September 23, 2006
Winemaking
Careful hand sorting and whole cluster pressing. Fermentation with indigenous, native yeasts accompanied by regular battonage until the completion of the malolactic fermentation in the spring of 2007.
Cooperage and Aging
40% new barrels; 100% French Oak
Total time in barrel: 10 months.
Bottling
July 2007
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.65
- TA: 0.527 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 14.1%
Release Date
Spring 2008