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2006 Moon Select Chardonnay

Tasting Notes

Rich golden hue. Aromas of honeysuckle, citrus blossom, peach and lemon with layers of flint, fresh toast & vanilla. Complex and well structured with acid integration providing long, balanced finish. Drink over the next 3 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 1150–1375 feet above sea level. Only a handful of French Oak barrels were chosen for this MOON Select 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

40% new barrels; 100% French Oak
Total time in barrel: 11 months

Bottling

August 2007; 223 cases produced.

Final bottling technical information

• pH: 3.76
• TA: 0.62 g/100 ml
• Alcohol: 14.2%

Release Date

Fall 2008

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