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Wine Description & Statistics
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Santa Rita Hills 2006 Lafond Vineyard Chardonnay This limited bottling of Chardonnay is grown in a two acre, low vigor section of the Lafond Vineyard's 6 acre Wente Clone Block that was planted in 1976. The age of the vines and the difficult growing conditions (low nutrient marine sand and gravel that retains very little water) combined with one of the world's best microclimates for Chardonnay sets the stage for a powerful expression of depth and fruit intensity. The grapes were picked on October 12th, about a month later than average. 2006 was a harvest of average to below average grape yields with this section of the vineyard being well below average. Not only is this a vineyard selection, but it is also winemaker Bruce McGuire's selection of barrels showing the greatest flavor intensity from our Wente Clone Block. The wine was aged 10 months in ten barrels, unracked and sur lees. Chardonnay showing the depth and richness of this wine is a special treat with rich foods such as pork roast, lobster or salmon. Also, try it as an appetite inducing pre-meal delicacy. This wine should show full development in 2010 and be a delight through 2012. Suggested Retail Price: 40.00 pdf file format |
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Dates: Oct.12, 2006 Vineyards: 100% Lafond Vineyard, In the Sta. Rita Hills AVA Sugar: 24.4 Brix Production: 237 Cases WINE Barrels: Burgundy barrels 100% barrel fermented 100% malolactic fermentation 50% was new oak Total Acid: .66 pH: 3.41 Alcohol: 14.7% Sugar: Dry Bottled August 23, 2007 |
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