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2003 RustRidge Estate Chardonnay
The 2003 Estate Chardonnay greets you with a rich golden honey color - a hint of what's to come. The nose supports the richness of the color with orange-blossom honey aromatics and undertones of pineapple and stone minerals. The mouth feel of the wine confirms the perception of richness with a lush honey texture and flavors of orange-blossom honey. This is accompanied with creamy hints of pineapple and vanilla. The luxurious finish is clean and exceptionally well balanced with bright mineral acidity.
Varietal: 100% whole cluster pressed Chardonnay
Fermentation: 100% ML - each barrel inoculated with a different yeast culture
Alcohol: 14.7%
pH: 3.53
TA: .65 g/100 ml
Brix at Harvest: 28%
Date Harvested: September 2003
Date Bottled: October 2004
Date Released: October 2005
Barrel Type: 1-3 year old French Oak
Barrel Aging: 12 months
Production: 180 cases
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