2004 Arroyo Seco Chardonnay
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About This Wine:
Our Chardonnay is made entirely of the magnificent fruit from our cobblestone-laden family vineyard in the middle of Monterey County.
Our philosophy at Cobblestone is to craft wine without interfering with the true characteristics of a varietal. With the 2004 vintage, our Chardonnay once again reflects this belief. Reminiscent of the cool-climate Chardonnays of Northern Burgundy, this wine is produced in an elegant style which showcases the fruit character. Using a mix of large and small French oak barrels, we have limited the malolactic fermentation to just 30%. While maintaining the Chardonnay’s crisp acidity, this brings a roundness and richness to the wine without an overwhelming presence of oak or butter. The refined style makes for an excellent food pairing wine. Balance is the key.
Our philosophy at Cobblestone is to craft wine without interfering with the true characteristics of a varietal. With the 2004 vintage, our Chardonnay once again reflects this belief. Reminiscent of the cool-climate Chardonnays of Northern Burgundy, this wine is produced in an elegant style which showcases the fruit character. Using a mix of large and small French oak barrels, we have limited the malolactic fermentation to just 30%. While maintaining the Chardonnay’s crisp acidity, this brings a roundness and richness to the wine without an overwhelming presence of oak or butter. The refined style makes for an excellent food pairing wine. Balance is the key.
Wine Profile:
| Vintage: | 2004 |
| Wine Type: | Dry White Wine |
| Varietal: | Chardonnay |
| Appellation: | Arroyo Seco, Monterey |
| Harvest Date: | September 21st, 2004 |
| Sugar: | 26.0° brix |
Tasting Notes:
A bright, straw-colored wine, which offers orange blossom, lilac and sweet corn in the nose. The crisp palate adds caramel apple, lemon and clean minerality. A long, dry finish reveals subtle toasty oak. This well-balanced and complex wine will pair remarkably with a variety of dishes ranging from the most delicate Dover sole to a hearty duck cassoulet.
Production Notes:
Stainless steel fermented, aged sur lees for 10 months in French oak – 50% new barriques, 50% one-year puncheons
Production:
540 cases produced
Other Notes:
Release date: September 3rd, 2005
Winemaker: Sam Baxter
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