2007 Camp Meeting Ridge Chardonnay
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Initial scents of pear and lime develop into aromas of baked green apple and toast. The bouquet is punctuated with crushed stone minerality. The lean acidity balances the fleshiness spreading on the palate. Citrus peel and minerals add to the richness and balance. Enjoy now or cellar 1 - 3 years to enjoy the intriguing complexities that come with aging.
Vineyards
The grapes for Camp Meeting Ridge 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 26, 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 2007.
Cooperage and Aging
40% new barrels; 100% French Oak
Total time in barrel: 10 months.
Bottling
August 2008
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.73
- TA: 0.52 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 14%
Release Date
Spring 2009