2009 Sonoma Coast Vineyards Chardonnay, Gold Ridge Hills

2009 SCV Chardonnay, Gold Ridge Hills, 750ml

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2009 SCV Chardonnay, Gold Ridge Hills, 750ml

A true Burgundian Chardonnay.

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The aromatics are highlighted by a diverse range of both citrus and tropical fruits with traces of fresh green apple. Toast and spice components are in the early stages of reaching full integration. There are emerging elements of a crème brulee richness on the palate surrounded by a silky acid matrix. It is showing zesty lemon and fresh pear with a center core of tropical fruit and green apple. The aging potential for this wine should be exceptional given the bright acidity and complex fruit profile. This wine will evolve dramatically over the next 6 to 12 months and then continue to evolve at a slower rate for 4 to 6 years. As delicious as I find this by itself, it will be a great partner with food! –Anthony Austin, Winemaker, December 20, 2010

Petersen Vineyards and Antonio Mountain Vineyard represent excellent examples of the challenges and opportunity afforded when growing fruit in the cold conditions of the extreme Sonoma Coast. Antonio Mountain sits 4 miles from Tamales Bay in the far southwestern corner of the Sonoma Coast. Its proximity to the Pacific is compounded by ever present heavy fog at night. While Petersen is 4 miles further inland, its location on a higher ridge line captures the cool winds almost daily. Both sites benefit from the unique Gold Ridge soil type which consists of deep, well drained soils formed by weathered sandstone combined with very fine loam. The 2009 vintage was impacted by the continuing drought conditions that began in 2007. The smaller than usual cluster size benefited nicely from a long and very even growing season that extended harvest into late October and into November. The fruit was well developed showing great complexity and potential.

Bottle Size:	750ml
TTB Classification:	Over 14
TTB Tax Class:	2
Vintage:	2009
Appellation:	Sonoma Coast
Vineyard/Special Designation:	Petersen Vineyard & Antonio Mountain Vineyard
Varietal:	Chardonnay
Varietal Specifics:	100% Chardonnay, Dijon Clone 95, Clone 4, Wente Clone
Alcohol content:	14.30%
Bottling Date:	8-Sep-10
Release Date:	Fall 2010
Harvest Dates:	October 26th through November 12th
Tasting Notes:	The aromatics are highlighted by a diverse range of both citrus and tropical fruits with traces of fresh green apple. Toast and spice components are in the early stages of reaching full integration. There are emerging elements of a crème brulee richness on the palate surrounded by a silky acid matrix. It is showing zesty lemon and fresh pear with a center core of tropical fruit and green apple. The aging potential for this wine should be exceptional given the bright acidity and complex fruit profile. is will evolve dramatically over the next 6 to 12 months and then continue to evolve at a slower rate for 4 to 6 years. As delicious as I find this by itself, it will be a great partner with food! –Anthony Austin, Winemaker, December 20, 2010
Vintage Notes:	The barrels of Tonnellerie Sirugue from Burgundy are ideal for enhancing the stylistic vision of our Chardonnay. These barrels are 36 month air dried with medium plus and elegant plus toast. I have used 60% new barrels for the 2009 vintage as the strength and complexity of the 2009 fruit invited the full development that new French oak offers. Fermentation was allowed to finish in these barrels where it remained sur lees for the next 10 months. Malolactic fermentation was encouraged and the resulting rich texture balanced nicely against the bright malic acid. The result is a graceful and well structured palate.
Case Production:	1165
Winemaker Name:	Anthony Austin
Custom Label:	no
Custom Etching:	yes

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