We think the 2010 SHV Chardonnay should be everybody's house wine! It's light and dry, eminently affordable, shows the endearing qualities of a fruity, non-oaky, non-buttery Chardonnay, and, it's ready to drink now! This very approachable wine is pale straw in color, and its aromas are of ripe honeydew melon with a touch of tropical fruit. With a brisk mouth feel and crisp finish, it's bound to be a crowd pleaser. We suggest you serve it with a Moroccan Tagine, a spicy braised chicken dish served on a bed of couscous. Delicious!
Tech Details
| Farming: |
Dry Farmed |
Age of Vines: |
17-26 years |
| Appellation: |
Napa Valley |
Varietal: |
Chardonnay |
| Grapes: |
100% grown, produced and bottled at Stony Hill Vineyard |
Harvest Date: |
September 29 - October 4 |
| Fermentation Time: |
2 weeks in 5-30-year-old French and American Oak barrels |
Fermentation Temp: |
60 degrees |
| Aging Time: |
6 months in old oak barrels |
Filtering: |
Filtered to remove yeast and inhibit malolactic fermentation |
| Bottling Date: |
March 15, 2011 |
Total Acidity: |
.69 |
| Residual Sugar: |
Dry |
Alcohol: |
13% |
| pH: |
3.62 |
Aging Potential: |
5 years |
| Production: |
336 cases |
Release Date: |
September 2011 |
| Price at Winery: |
$24.00/bottle |
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