1994 Signature Chardonnay
Winemaker's Notes
This brilliant, light golden straw Chardonnay displays complex aromas of lemon and lime, toast, butter and honey with hints of fig, vanilla, and nutmeg.
The wine is rich, creamy, and viscous in the mouth with luscious citrus and tropical fruit flavors accented by vanilla, butter, and well integrated sweet oak which lingers through a long, clean, creamy finish that is accented by orange spice. Suggested retail: $13.00
Technical Notes
Final Analysis: 13.4% alcohol; TA: 0.54 g/100ml; pH: 3.30
Fermentation: 80% barrel fermentation in French oak, 20% temperature controlled stainless steel fermentation. 60% malolactic fermentation.
Aging: 9 months in French oak barrels, 30% new barrels.
Growing Season
Oregon weather was cool and rainy during the bloom period and the fruit set was poor. The summer was warm and sunny with very cool nights which prolonged fruit maturation. The fall was hot and dry and the fruit reached full maturity, and was harvested before the fall rains started.
The poor fruit set in the spring provided very low yields at harvest. Fruit quality, however, was superb with concentrated aromas and flavors, and beautifully balanced acids.
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