WINEMAKER'S NOTES - At Chalk Hill, extreme selection of grapes and attention to
nature direct the production of our Estate Bottled Chardonnay. A bountiful
Chardonnay crop in 2005 was thinned to create balanced vines, and a cool growing
season preserved fresh acidity and vibrant fruit character in the grapes. The
resulting wine exhibits aromas of ripe stone fruit—apricot, peach and pear—along
with tropical notes of deliciously ripe banana and pineapple. Brown spices such
as clove, nutmeg and hazelnut frame the intense fruit. Lush and rich tropical
flavors abound in its multi-textured and viscous palate.
Refreshing,
intense and vibrant, with a mix of spice, floral, fig and apricot flavors that
are rich, deep and complex, ending with a long, persistent finish. Drink now. 90
Points from Wine Spectator |
