2004 Carmel Road Arroyo Seco Chardonnay

Winemaker's Notes
"Distinctive, shy-bearing clones such as Rued and Dijon have been specifically selected for Carmel Road Chardonnay. These clones thrive in the decomposed granite soils of Arroyo Seco and provide focused flavors and perfumed aromatics of citrus and melon fruit."
- Ivan Giotenov, Winemaker


Acclaim
Gold Medal - 2007 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Sweepstakes Winner - 2006 Monterey Wine Competition
Silver Medal - 2006 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Silver Medal - 2007 Monterey Wine Competition
3 Stars - San Diego Union Tribune

Winemaking
Our Chardonnay is gently harvested and whole-cluster pressed resulting in wines with supple texture. After pressing, the wine undergoes 100% barrel fermentation using native and cultured yeast strains. Complete malolactic fermentation follows with weekly stirrings. These processes add creamy, vanilla and toasty notes to the wine. This Chardonnay is then barrel aged sur lie for ten months in small French oak casks.

Technical Data
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyard Sources: Clark Ranch (88%), Valley View (12%)
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Barrel Aging: 10 months in French oak, 38% new
Analysis: Alcohol 14.5%, PH 3.61, Total Acidity 0.60 G/100ML
Production: 539 Cases

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