2006 Chardonnay

Case Production:

1740 Cases

Blend 

100% Chardonnay

Vineyard Sources

• 58% Columbia Valley Appellation
  • Conner Lee Vineyard (Harvested 9/27/2007)
  • Gamache Brothers (Vineyard Harvested 9/14/2007) 
    
• 16% Wahluke Slope Appellation: Weinbau Vineyard (Harvested 10/04/2007)
• 14% Yakima Valley Appellation: Lewis Vineyard (Harvested 9/22/2007)
• 12% Walla Walla Valley Appellation: Alderbanks Vineyard (Harvested 9/9/2007)

Analysis

• pH - 3.6
• Total Acidity - 0.63
• Alcohol -13.89

Cooperage

New and used premier French oak from Cadus, Damy, Dargaud & Jaegle, Francois Freres, Louis Latour and Sirugue.

Winemaking

Dropped by gravity straight to the press, squeezed directly to barrel and chilled, inoculated with Chardonnay 3079 yeast, primary fermentation started and completed in barrel with secondary fermentation started but not completed, about 25% malic acid is left in the chardonnay.

Vintage

An uneventful season with excellent ripening conditions and cooling nights for great acid and hang time.

Tasting Notes

Notes of bright acidity, pineapple, butterscotch and peach engulf the mouth with a creamy texture that leads to a long, complex finish with a hint of smooth, high-quality oak.