Sterling Vineyards Made with Organic Grapes Chardonnay, Mendocino 07
| Vintage: | 2007 |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Appellation: | Mendocino |
| Acid: | 6.0 g/L |
| PH: | 3.44 |
| Aging: | 90% Stainless Steel, 10% Barrel. 100% French oak barrels, time in oak 7 months. New Oak - 5% of overall blend (44% of total barrels) |
| Alcohol %: | 13.8 |
| Tasting Notes: | The 2007 Chardonnay shows a clear pale gold with aromas of green apple and stone fruit, with subtle notes of vanilla and baking spices. Flavors of Pippin apple, white peach, and nectarine are complemented by toasty, spicy notes from the judicious use of oak. A lighter style of Chardonnay that is very food friendly, this will pair well with various cheeses, grilled fish, chicken, quiche and pasta with clam sauce. |
| Vineyard Notes: | For his 27 Chardonnay, Malcolm selected three Mendocino organic growers using Clone 4 vines. 7 percent of the grapes came from Beckstoffer Vineyards located east of Ukiah along the Russian River. 2 percent came from Guiness McFadden Vineyards in Potter Valley and 1 percent from Patianna Vineyards in Hopland. |
| Production Notes: | 70% Beckstoffer Vineyards, Russian River, 20% Guinness McFadden Vineyards, Potter Valley, 10% Patianna Vineyards, Hopland |
| Winemaker Notes: | There's one word to describe California's 2007 vintage Spectacular! Winter rainfall was lower-than-average, but moderate temperatures through the growing season kept the vines happy and stress-free. These conditions also fostered small, concentrated grapes that gave intense flavors to our Sauvignon Blanc. The early spring budbreak led to an early onset to harvest; we began picking this early-ripening variety in August. Grape quality was high, with ripe, lush flavors balanced with lively acidity. |
| Production: | 19398 |
Tasting Notes:
The 2007 Chardonnay shows a clear pale gold with aromas of green apple and stone fruit, with subtle notes of vanilla and baking spices. Flavors of Pippin apple, white peach, and nectarine are complemented by toasty, spicy notes from the judicious use of oak. A lighter style of Chardonnay that is very food friendly, this will pair well with various cheeses, grilled fish, chicken, quiche and pasta with clam sauce.
Vineyard Notes:
For his 27 Chardonnay, Malcolm selected three Mendocino organic growers using Clone 4 vines. 7 percent of the grapes came from Beckstoffer Vineyards located east of Ukiah along the Russian River. 2 percent came from Guiness McFadden Vineyards in Potter Valley and 1 percent from Patianna Vineyards in Hopland.
Production Notes:
70% Beckstoffer Vineyards, Russian River, 20% Guinness McFadden Vineyards, Potter Valley, 10% Patianna Vineyards, Hopland
Winemaker Notes:
There's one word to describe California's 2007 vintage Spectacular! Winter rainfall was lower-than-average, but moderate temperatures through the growing season kept the vines happy and stress-free. These conditions also fostered small, concentrated grapes that gave intense flavors to our Sauvignon Blanc. The early spring budbreak led to an early onset to harvest; we began picking this early-ripening variety in August. Grape quality was high, with ripe, lush flavors balanced with lively acidity.
Production:
19398
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