2007 Andreen-Gale Chardonnay
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Light golden-straw in color. Aromas are layered and complex; showing Honeydew melon, Meyer lemon, and citrus notes of tangerine with added depth of brioche and toasted oak. Flavors of Ajou pear and minerality broaden on the palate with a backbone of crisp acidity to compliment the finish. Enjoy now or cellar up to 4 years.
Vineyards
A selection of fruit sourced from our Camp Meeting Ridge vineyard plus additional vineyards in the coolest regions of the Sonoma Coast appellation. Old Wente from Camp Meeting Ridge is the predominate clone (more than 60%) with the balance being a mix of Dijon clones and mature Clone 4. This vintage provided exceptional quality fruit producing lively, elegant and feisty Chardonnay.
Harvest
Late September, early October 2007
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 2008.
Cooperage and Aging
42% new barrels; 100% French Oak
Total time in barrel: 8 months
Bottling
August 2008; 2624 cases produced.
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.55
- TA: 0.60g/100ml
- Alcohol: 14.1%
Release Date
Fall 2009