Chateau Adoré Chardonnay

WINEMAKERS NOTES:
Our Sonoma County Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel tanks
and exposed to minimal oak contact after fermentation.
This approach retains the bright, clean citrus and apple flavors.

Harvest Date: Grapes harvested in September and October 2009
From vineyards in locations throughout Sonoma County, California,
including Russian River Valley and Alexander Valley
Average Brix at Harvest: 23.5
Fermentation: Stainless steel tanks
Wine at Bottling: Alcohol 13.8%, pH 3.63, TA 5.6 grams
per liter / Residual Sugar = 0.7%
Bottled in May 2010
VARIETAL NOTES:
Chardonnay is the classic white grape varietal grown in the Champagne
and Burgundy regions of France, where it produces wines of
extraordinary elegance and longevity. It is considered the greatest white
wine grape in the world, and expresses fruit flavors ranging from melon
to sweet orange and pear, depending on the climate where it is grown.
In Sonoma County, California, the grape is planted in cool sites
in the Russian River Valley, as well as warmer locations in Dry Creek Valley
and Alexander Valley. We have used grapes from all of these appellations
to create a beautifully fruity wine. Only a small quantity of oak barrels
were used, to add a touch of spice.