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2014 Chalk Hill Carol Ann Chardonnay

2014 Chalk Hill Carol Ann Chardonnay

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An aromatic Chardonnay that is made in the vineyard, requiring little winemaking intervention. Native yeast fermentation in carefully chosen barrels enhances the natural perfume of this clone.

Ratings
91 Points - Wine Spectator. "Fresh and snappy, with ginger-laced green apple, citrus and honeydew notes shaded by light oak, gaining depth and nuance on the finish. Drink now through 2020. 307 cases made." -JL; 93 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Rich, round and ripe, this is made from a musqué clone originally from Dijon, France, meant to impart memorable aromatics. It does, in spades, revealing wafts of honeysuckle and fresh pineapple amid a bright, tangy twist of acidity and gravely minerality, sharing a touch of salt on the finish.
Winemaker Notes
Each Chardonnay barrel is unique, from variations in the barrels themselves to the particular native yeast population that ferments the juice in that barrel. When blending our club Chardonnays, we choose the specific barrels that best show off the characteristics of that vineyard. The 2014 Carol Ann Chardonnay displays aromas of honeydew melon, star fruit, rose petals and honeysuckle. The palate enchants the senses with fresh flavors of pineapple, nectarine, melon and a hint of ginger snap for a long, pleasant finish.
Other Notes
100% Chardonnay
Wine Specs
Vintage
2014
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
California
Harvest Date
September 11, 2014
Sugar
24.4° Avg Brix at harvest
Acid
5.41 g/L
pH
3.52
Aging
15 months; 100% French oak, 46% new
Fermentation
100% native yeast fermentation in barrel 100% malolactic fermentation with bi-weekly bâtonnage
Bottling Date
January 21, 2016
Alcohol %
15.1
Wine Spectator
91
Wine Enthusiast
93
Production Notes
CHALK HILL ESTATE has a long history experimenting with Chardonnay, both in the vineyard and the winery. One of the great things about an estate is the ability to take the time to do things carefully and thoughtfully. Each Chardonnay block here is planted with the ideal clone and rootstock, the result of years of learning what works best where. This Chardonnay is composed of Clone 809 which is from Dijon, France, and is also known as a musque clone. This is an aromatic Chardonnay that is made in the vineyard, requiring little winemaking intervention. Native yeast fermentation in carefully chosen barrels enhances the natural perfume of this clone.