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Tasting Notes:
"Produced from six to eight superb mountain lots that our winemaker, Graham
Weerts chooses every year (from 700 – 1,800 feet), the Alexander Valley
Chardonnay is a study in the balancing act between vibrant fruit, opulence
and mineral structure. Weight and length are definitely present without
compromising crisp acidity and bright fruit, resulting in a Chardonnay that is
the poster child for why we farm on the Alexander Mountain Estate." - Graham Weerts, Winemaker
Acclaim:
92 Points - Robert M. Parker Jr., Wine Advocate, December 2007
Overview:
Predominant Geology: Volcanic Rock
Vineyard Location: 76 miles north of San Francisco,
23 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, 25 miles northwest of Calistoga
Key Blocks: 65, 66, 67, 43, 21 and 27
Vine Spacing: Predominately 12 x 6 and 12 x 8 feet
Vines Per Acre: 605
Exposure of Slopes: Multiple
Years Planted: 1994, 1992
Rootstock: 110R, AXR
Clones: 4, 5 and Wente
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| Appellation: Alexander Valley |
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| Vineyard Elevation: 700 – 1,800 feet |
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| Mountain Range: Mayacamas Mountains |
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| Fermentation: Native Yeasts - 60%,
Inoculated Yeasts - 40% |
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| Barrel Regime: 6.5 months in small French
oak barrels, 50% new |
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| Bottled: August 2007 |
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