2016 Willamette Valley Reserve Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
Toasted, buttered brioche, creme brulee and marzipan grace the aromatics on this stellar vintage chardonnay. The palate is meyer lemon meringue pie with a creamy mid palate and a citrusy, lemon zest finish.Technical Information
Varietal - 100% Dijon Clone 76 ChardonnayAppellation - Willamette Valley
Production - 47 cases
Fermentation
100% barrel fermented, aged 18 monthsWhole cluster pressed
Commercial yeast fermentation
Partial malolactic fermentation
Harvest
Vineyard - Rava Vineyard, Silverton, ORHarvest Date - September 27, 2016
Crop Load - 3.41 tons/acre
Brix - 21.2
Finished Wine
Alcohol - 13.1%TA - 7.7
pH - 3.17