2006 Chardonnay, Napa Valley

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All the grapes for this blend are estate grown. Average harvest sugar was 22.5 Brix. The blend was fermented in oak barrels and aged in barrel for 5 months. Oak profile:  23% new French oak, overall blend 89% French oak and 9% American. 23 percent of the blend completed malolactic fermentation. 

Tasting Notes: Bright clear yellow color. Ripe yellow apple, pear, citrus and mineral aromas. Medium body, silky texture with citrus zest on finish.

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Analysis: Alcohol, 13.9 percent; titratable acidity, 5.40 g per L; pH, 3.69; residual sugar, dry.
Harvest Date: September 13 to October 3
Varietal Composition: 100 percent Chardonnay
Appellation: Napa County
Vineyards (all Estate): 65 percent Miller Ranch 23 percent Vineburg Vineyard12 percent  Firetree Vineyard
Bottling Date: July 2007
Release Date: August 2007

Suggested Retail Price: $23.00

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