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COLUMBIA CREST GRAND ESTATES UNOAKED CHARDONNAY 2012
Chardonnay
750 ML (Standard)
Other,
United States
Pairs well with Poultry , Pasta
$13.99
Growing Season• Spring temperatures in Eastern Washington started off relatively cool but rose quickly, and the region soon settled in to a more typical weather pattern.• Summer was predictably warm though without anyprolonged excessive heat events, with temperatures rarelybreaking 100° Fahrenheit.• Late summer and early fall brought on slightly coolerdaytime highs and a significant diurnal shift, a pattern thatcontinued well into October.• A few sporadic rain showers in mid-to-late October were quickly dissipated by persistent winds and had no effect on the harvest.• Overall the 2012 harvest was outstanding; the whites areflavorful with beautiful natural acidity.Vineyards• The fruit for the Reserve Chardonnay is picked by handfrom Columbia Crests select Estate vineyards located inthe Horse Heaven Hills.• The vintages balance between warm daytime temperaturesand cooler evenings concentrated aromatics andenhanced complexity.• The appellations low rainfall stressed the vines, yieldingconcentrated fruit with depth and varietal expression.Vinification• Handpicked fruit from our estate vineyard was fed directly into a pneumatic press where the juice was quickly but gently separated from the skins and seeds.• After cold settling, the clean juice was racked into a 475gallon egg-shaped concrete tank and inoculated with ablend of yeasts to initiate alcoholic fermentation.• The wine underwent a partial malolactic fermentation tosoften and add layers of complexity.• The wine was aged on the lees with regular weekly stirringfor five months.• A filtration occurred just prior to bottling to ensure stabilityand freshness.2012 Reserve Estate Unoaked ChardonnayAppellation • Horse Heaven HillsVineyards • Columbia Crest Estate Harvest Date • October 2, 2012Blend • 100% Chardonnay Fermentation • Three weeks with a blend of Chanson, Burgoblanc & Premier Cuvee yeastsAlcohol • 14.5%Total Acidity • 0.59g/100mlph • 3.37Cases Crafted • 50
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*The Product images shown are for illustration purposes only and may differ from the actual product.
Growing Season• Spring temperatures in Eastern Washington started off relatively cool but rose quickly, and the region soon settled in to a more typical weather pattern.• Summer was predictably warm though without anyprolonged excessive heat events, with temperatures rarelybreaking 100° Fahrenheit.• Late summer and early fall brought on slightly coolerdaytime highs and a significant diurnal shift, a pattern thatcontinued well into October.• A few sporadic rain showers in mid-to-late October were quickly dissipated by persistent winds and had no effect on the harvest.• Overall the 2012 harvest was outstanding; the whites areflavorful with beautiful natural acidity.Vineyards• The fruit for the Reserve Chardonnay is picked by handfrom Columbia Crests select Estate vineyards located inthe Horse Heaven Hills.• The vintages balance between warm daytime temperaturesand cooler evenings concentrated aromatics andenhanced complexity.• The appellations low rainfall stressed the vines, yieldingconcentrated fruit with depth and varietal expression.Vinification• Handpicked fruit from our estate vineyard was fed directly into a pneumatic press where the juice was quickly but gently separated from the skins and seeds.• After cold settling, the clean juice was racked into a 475gallon egg-shaped concrete tank and inoculated with ablend of yeasts to initiate alcoholic fermentation.• The wine underwent a partial malolactic fermentation tosoften and add layers of complexity.• The wine was aged on the lees with regular weekly stirringfor five months.• A filtration occurred just prior to bottling to ensure stabilityand freshness.2012 Reserve Estate Unoaked ChardonnayAppellation • Horse Heaven HillsVineyards • Columbia Crest Estate Harvest Date • October 2, 2012Blend • 100% Chardonnay Fermentation • Three weeks with a blend of Chanson, Burgoblanc & Premier Cuvee yeastsAlcohol • 14.5%Total Acidity • 0.59g/100mlph • 3.37Cases Crafted • 50
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