90: POINTS; Wine Spectator
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Total Acidity: 0.58g/100mL
pH: 3.23
Alcohol: 14.5
Barrel Aging: 16 months

2009 ReserveChardonnay

“Heady aromas of ripe apples and pears are joined by subtle butter, toast and smoke nuances. Apples and pears are repeated on the palate, complimented by cream and mineral notes. This weighty Chardonnay ends with a rich and lengthy butter cream finish.” Ray Einberger, Winemaker

Hand-picked grapes were held separately for vinification.

Grapes were pressed, and the juice cold settled for two days before racking into new Burgundian-style barrels.

Barrel fermentation lasted approximately one month, followed by malolactic fermentation.

The wine aged for more than 16 months in barrels, which were hand-stirred weekly during the first 14 months.

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