Windsor Sonoma Winery
2008 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley |
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The Appellation
Covering almost 200 square miles in the heart of Sonoma County’s coastal landscape, the Russian River Valley has a climate sculpted by the regular intrusion of cooling fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean. This cool maritime influence allows Chardonnay grapes to develop full-flavor maturity over an extended growing season, while retaining a high natural acidity. |
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Clones: Dijon Clones 95 and 76
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Harvest Date: September 20
Brix: 24.5° |
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Fermentations: Native primary and malolactic
Yeast: Wild
Barrel Aging: 10 months in French oak (50% new)
Bottled: August 12, 2009 |
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| The 2008 Chardonnay displays lovely aromas of butterscotch, caramel and roasted nuts. Bright tropical acidity and palate softness from sur lie aging along with toasty aromas, offer a Chardonnay that will please just about everyone. |
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Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Production: 1,815 cases
(12/750ml)
Alcohol: 13.5%
TA: 0.66g/100ml
pH: 3.42
Release Date: March 2010
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