Double-Gold
medal Winner-2011 S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver
medal-Houston International Wine Competition
Production:
209
cases
The
Appellation:
Sonoma
County
98% Saralee
Vineyard - Russian River Valley
2%
Sangiacomo Vineyard-Sonoma Valley/Carneros
The Blend:
100% Chardonnay
100% Barrel
fermented, new and seasoned French Oak
50%
Malolactic fermentation
The Wine:
A Charles
Creek first! This classic Chardonnay from the justly famous Saralee
Vineyard in Sonoma's Russian River Valley is a plush, richly
fruited, moderately oaked gem. Ripe apple, pear and spice aromas
lead to somewhat confected flavors of tree fruits and pie spice
with hints of oak-derived butterscotch and vanillin enlivened by
cool-climate acidity.
Serve
with:
Richly flavored pork, poultry or seafood dishes (and cream sauces)
or flavorful but mildly spiced Asian cuisine.
The Stats: Alc: 14.78%; T.A.: 0.64 G/100ml; pH:
3.33
