2008 Camp Meeting Ridge Chardonnay
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Inviting aromas of white peach and apricot lead to nuances of toast and caramel providing brightness to the bouquet. Ripe berry and melon flavors combine with hints of lime citrus and sea salt imparting freshness on the palate. A bracing acidity is in balance with the mouth filling weight; full but not heavy. Enjoy now or cellar up to 3 years.
Vineyards
The grapes for Camp Meeting Ridge Chardonnay are grown in our west-facing slopes and ridge-top blocks containing both Old Wente and Dijon clonal selections which consistently yield a powerful wine of great concentration, depth, and expression of terroir. 45% Dijon (95) clone, 55% Old Wente selection.
Harvest
September 8, 2008
Yields
2.8 tons/acre
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
54% new barrels; 100% French Oak.
Total time in barrel: 12 months.
Bottling
August 27, 2009; 480 cases produced.
Final bottling technical information
- pH: 3.54
- TA: 0.59 g/100 ml
- Alcohol: 14.2%
Release Date
Spring 2010