Chardonnay
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
Chalk Hill Estate’s Estate Bottled Chardonnay exhibits unmistakable quality and uncompromising grape growing efforts in the pursuit of Chardonnay excellence. Twenty-six different vineyard enclaves on the estate and fifteen Chardonnay clones provide us with a variety of lots and profiles, all adding to the sum. The wine boasts intense aromas of pear, apple, hazelnut and integrated oak. Our signature balance of richness and elegance is evidenced by flavors of lemon curd and exotic spice and buoyed by the creamy, fresh acidity.
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REVIEW
Wine Enthusiast awards the 2003 Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Chardonnay 93 Points
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Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine awards the 2003 Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Chardonnay 91 Points
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Blend:
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyard:
- Estate
- Appelation:
- Chalk Hill appellation, Russian River Valley
- Ageing:
- Ten months SUR LIES, 40% new French oak
- Fermentation:
- 100% in barrel, 100% native yeast, 100% native malolactic with batonage
- Harvested:
- September 11, 2003 brix 24.8 t.a. 5.8 g/l pH 3.58
- Bottled:
- July 29, 2004 t.a. 5.8 g/l pH 3.45 unfiltered
Craig's Comments
This winery is owned by Fred and Peggy Furth who have west Michigan connections. Fred was an attorney for the Kellogg co. in Battle Creek. Peggy lived in Kalamazoo and worked for the Kellogg Co. She became the first woman to hold an officer's position at Kellogg–Vice President, Public Affairs.