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2004 RUSSIAN RIVER LES PINOTS
Appellation: Russian River
De La Montanya Vineyards
Clones: 114
Rootstock: 10114
Yield: 3 tons/acre
Harvest Date: August 26th 2004
Harvest Brix: 24.3
TA: 0.60 %
pH: 3.44
Winemaking:
Hand harvested, sorted, destemmed and crushed. Inoculated with Burgundy yeasts. Fermentation and maceration for eighteen days. Barrel aged for 17 months in 100% french oak (50% new) until bouquet and flavors reached full balance. Bottle unfined and unfiltered on March 10th 2006. 262 cases made.
Winemaker tasting notes:
This wine shows intense aromatics of strawberries, fresh tobacco, herbs, and raspberries. The palate is creamy, juicy, and mineral, with a bit of roasted coffee. The wine has a great balance.
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2003 CARNEROS CHARDONNAY
Double T Ranch
Appellation: Carneros Sonoma
Clones: 4
Rootstock: 3309 C
Yield : 2.5 tons/acre
Harvest Date: September 15, 2003
Harvest Brix: 24.7
TA: 0.69%
pH: 3.33
Winemaking:
Hand harvested, sorted, whole cluster pressed. Settled and racked to barrels for fermentation. Inoculated with Champagne yeasts. Barrel aged sur lies for 12 months with weekly batonnage in 100% French oak (30% new) until bouquet and flavors reached full balance. Partially malolactic fermented. Bottled unfined on August 24, 2004. 264 cases made
Winemaker Tasting Notes:
This wine shows intense aromatics of tropical fruits, pineapple, papayas, and bananas, along with pears. This wine has a great balance between vibrancy and creaminess. The mid palate is highlighted with hazelnut and finishes with butterscotch, giving richness to the wine. Enjoy alone or with food.
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2003 RUSSIAN RIVER CHARDONNAY
Forchini Vineyards
Appellation: Russian River
Clones: 4
Rootstock: St George
Yield: 2 tons/acre
Harvest Date: September 12th 2003
Harvest Brix: 24.2
TA: 0.701%
pH: 3.27
Winemaking:
Hand harvested, sorted, whole cluster pressed. Settled and racked to barrels for fermentation. Inoculated with Champagne yeasts. Barrel aged sur lies for 12 months with batonnage in 100% French oak (30% new) until bouquet and flavors reached full balance. Partially malolactic fermented. Bottled unfined on August 25th 2004. 156 cases made.
Winemaker Tasting Notes:
This wine shows aromatics of tropical fruits, citrus, guava, and green tea tones. The palate is zesty and juicy, with some hints of vanilla, butterscotch, and roasted almonds. Enjoy alone or with food.
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2002 CARNEROS CHARDONNAY
Vineyards: Double T Ranch
Appellation: Carneros Sonoma
Clones: 4
Rootstock: 3309C
Yield: 2.5 tons/acre
Harvest Date: September 12, 2002
Harvest Brix: 24.2
Total Acidity: 0.63%
pH: 3.46
Winemaking:
Hand harvested, sorted, whole cluster pressed. Settled and racked
to barrels for fermentation. Inoculated with Champagne yeasts.
Barrel aged sur lies for 12 months with weekly batonnage in 100%
French oak (30% new) until bouquet and flavors reached full balance.
Partially malolactic fermented. Bottled unfined and unfiltered
on August 29, 2003. 296 cases made.
Winemaker Tasting Notes:
This wine shows intense aromatics of tropical fruits, guava, passion fruit, and pineapple. This wine has a great
balance between the oak and its own components. The mid palate is velvety and creamy. Enjoy alone or
with food.
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2002 RUSSIAN RIVER CHARDONNAY
Vineyards: Forchini Vineyards
Appellation: Russian River
Clones: 4
Rootstock: St. George
Yield: 2 tons/acre
Harvest Date: September 9, 2002
Harvest Brix: 25
Total Acidity: 0.652%
pH: 3.36
Winemaking:
Hand harvested, sorted, whole cluster pressed. Settled and racked
to barrels for fermentation. Inoculated with Champagne yeasts.
Barrel aged sur lies for 12 months with weekly batonnage in
100% French oak (30% new) until bouquet and flavors reached full
balance. Partially malolactic fermented. Bottled unfined and unfiltered
on August 29, 2003. 167 cases made.
Winemaker Tasting Notes:
This wine shows aromatics of tropical fruits, citrus, apple, and light floral tones. The palate is creamy and juicy, with some hints of vanilla and butterscotch. Enjoy alone or with food.