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2010 Carneros Chardonnay
Wine Specs
Vintage
2010
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Carneros
Wine Enthusiast
92

2010 Carneros Chardonnay

In spite of its ubiquity, of all the noble grapes, Chardonnay is among the best at reflecting its terroir of origin. So it’s vital to grow this variety in a location that will deliver grapes capable of conversion into a wine that displays the real elegance and luxury Chardonnay can offer. The Carneros region is one such region.

We carefully choose the Carneros vineyards and growers from whom we will partner with each vintage. We augment these choices with estate Chardonnay grown in our own vineyards. We expect our Carneros Chardonnay to deliver vibrancy and rich mouthfeel. Over the years, we’ve uncovered a number of techniques that produce this quality while maintaining the integrity and rich fruit flavors typical of Carneros-grown Chardonnay.

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In spite of its ubiquity, of all the noble grapes, Chardonnay is among the best at reflecting its terroir of origin. So it’s vital to grow this variety in a location that will deliver grapes capable of conversion into a wine that displays the real elegance and luxury Chardonnay can offer. The Carneros region is one such region.

We carefully choose the Carneros vineyards and growers from whom we will partner with each vintage. We augment these choices with estate Chardonnay grown in our own vineyards. We expect our Carneros Chardonnay to deliver vibrancy and rich mouthfeel. Over the years, we’ve uncovered a number of techniques that produce this quality while maintaining the integrity and rich fruit flavors typical of Carneros-grown Chardonnay.

Wine Profile
Ratings
2010;Wine Enthusiast;August, 2012;92 pts.;Editor's Choice
Production Notes
Clone: 37% Dijon 95 and 96, 23% Wente Clone, 13% Cabral Clone, 10% Dijon 548 and 809, 17% other selections Whole cluster press, barrel fermented using native and commercial yeasts for primary fermentation Taransaud and François Frères barrels with 20% new oak–8 months Complete malolactic fermentation and lightly stirred throughout 12,263 cases bottled unfiltered in May of 2011
Winemaker Notes
Aromas of pear, fig, fuji apple, orange blossom; great, rich entry; vibrant acidity; long tangy finish
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