2009 Chardonnay
SONOMA COAST, SPLIT ROCK VINEYARD
This crisp, Burgundian-style wine opens with delicate and lovely honeyed-melon and crème brulee notes followed by subtle tropical pineapple undertones. The wine has a wonderful viscosity without being heavy from oak and butter flavors. There is a long, lingering finish with continued hints of tropical flavors.
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Production Notes
Harvested: September 22, 2009
Brix: 25
PH: 3.77
TA: 6.10 g/L
RS: 0.4 g/L
Alc: 14.1%
Yeast: CY3079
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay, Dijon Clone 76
Aging: 10 months sur lees in semi-neutral French oak
Winemaker: Adam Smith/Chris Nelson
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Tasting Notes
This crisp, Burgundian-style wine opens with delicate and lovely honeyed-melon and crème brulee notes followed by subtle tropical pineapple undertones. The wine has a wonderful viscosity without being heavy from oak and butter flavors. There is a long, lingering finish with continued hints of tropical flavors. -- CN
Pale gold in color. Classic aromatics of nectarine, melon, Asian pear and honey, with a subtle spicy oak undertone. Beautiful texture on palate, viscous and balanced, with a mid-palate that ties crisp mineral and stony earth with tropical notes and ripe Summer fruits. With a vibrant acidic backbone, this wine finished clean with lingering moments of wet-stone and citrus blossom. This Chardonnay feels Old World, through and through; unbridled, yet deliciously balanced. Perfect food wine. Drink now through 2015. -- AS
About Split Rock Vineyard
Split Rock Vineyard is located in the Sonoma Coast growing region on the west side of Sonoma Mountain. Its rocky soils combine with winds from the Petaluma Gap to create a challenging growing environment, but one that consistently produces great fruit. Most of the vineyard has optimal southwest exposure and is a very high density planting with over 2000 vines per acre. Chardonnay clones 95 and 76 from this cool climate vineyard blend to create a complex, complete wine with concentrated fruit and excellent natural acidity.
Wine Specs
| Vintage |
2009 |
| Varietal |
Chardonnay |
| Appellation |
Sonoma Coast (AVA) |
| Vineyard Designation |
Split Rock |
Split Rock Vineyard is located in the Sonoma Coast growing region on the west side of Sonoma Mountain. Its rocky soils combine with winds from the Petaluma Gap to create a challenging growing environment, but one that consistently produces great fruit. Most of the vineyard has optimal southwest exposure and is a very high density planting with over 2000 vines per acre. Chardonnay clones 95 and 76 from this cool climate vineyard blend to create a complex, complete wine with concentrated fruit and excellent natural acidity.