2006 Andreen-Gale Chardonnay
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Brilliant, pale straw color. Lemon citrus & floral notes followed by subtle mineral & vanilla bean tones. Rich and spreading. Defined CMR minerality. Good acid integration. Long, complex finish. Impressive now and will continue to develop. Drink over the next 3 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
Mid September 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
30% new barrels; 100% French Oak
Total time in barrel: 11 months
Bottling
July 2007; 2325 cases produced.
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.68
- TA: 0.060 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 14.1%
Release Date
Fall 2008