2003 Chardonnay
Russian River Valley.
Tastes of citrus and green apple with overtones of toast and spice.
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2003 Chardonnay
Russian River Valley
With a sense of harmony, elegance and
style, our 2003 Russian River Chardonnay displays notes of fresh
pineapple, crisp citrus and green apple. Overtones of toast and
spice are the results of fermentation in French oak barrels. The
Sur Lies aging (i.e., the wine is left in contact with the fine
lees) and a partial malolactic fermentation provide fullness,
liveliness and a long-lasting finish that retains the aromatic
complexity of the nose and produces a round mouth feel. Appreciate
this wine with salmon, oysters, vegetable risotto, crab, lobster
and scallops or sip as a reward after a long day.
Harvested October 2003
Released January 2005
Aged 9 months in French oak barrels (1/3 new)
186 cases produced
2002 Vintage
- Silver MedalSan Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition, January 2004
2001 Vintage
- Gold MedalSan Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2003
- Bronze MedalGrand Harvest Awards, February 2003
2000 Vintage
- Silver MedalSan Francisco Chronicle, California Wine Tasting, January 2002
- Bronze MedalPacific Rim International Wine Competition, April 2002
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