2007 Moon Select Chardonnay
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Rich golden in color. Discernable oak and toast aromas transform into layers of vanilla bean and toasted breads amid cantaloupes and apples. A luscious wine on the palate; flavors progress with lime citrus, white peach and lemon curd. Texture is silky and rich with just enough acidity to achieve a balanced wine whose flavors linger on the palate. Enjoy now or cellar for 2 years.
Vineyards
MOON is the ultimate expression of the vintage. Fruit picked from our favorite blocks on Camp Meeting Ridge, our signature estate vineyard. The soils are uplifted marine sedimentary sandstone and volcanic rock at an elevation of 1150Ð1375 feet above sea level. Only a handful of French Oak barrels were chosen for this MOON Select Chardonnay.
Harvest
Mid to late September 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
55% new barrels; 100% French Oak
Total time in barrel: 10 months
Bottling
July 2008; 180 cases produced.
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.76
- TA: 0.62g / 100ml
- Alcohol: 14.2%
Release Date
Fall 2009