1993 Signature Chardonnay
Winemaker's Notes
Aromatically, this brilliant golden straw colored chardonnay is bursting with citrus, pineapple, vanilla, tropical aromas, butter, and sage blossom.
In the mouth it is rich and viscous with intense flavors of citrus, pineapple, and pear framed in vanilla and sweet oak. The finish is long and clean. Suggested retail: $11.95
Technical Notes
Final Analysis: 13.0% alcohol; TA: 0.58 g/100ml; pH: 3.39
Fermentation: 80% barrel fermentation in French oak, 20% temperature controlled stainless steel fermentation. 80% malolactic fermentation.
Aging: 9 months in French oak barrels, 30% new barrels.
Growing Season
Oregon weather was warm during the bloom period and the fruit set was exceptional. The summer was unseasonably cool and cloudy which significantly prolonged fruit maturation.
Fortunately, the fall was hot and dry and the fruit reached full maturity and was harvested before the fall rains started. The long maturation period produced fruit with excellent depth and complexity of flavor.
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