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2012 Iron Horse Vineyards Chardonnay Estate
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100% of the Chardonnay grapes were pressed as whole clusters, just as we do with sparkling wine.
Frequent lees stirring or “batonnage”, at least three times a week, for at least seven months, contributes to the complex flavors.
Wine Specs
Vintage: 2012
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay - 82% Hyde Old Wente, 18% Rued Clone
Appellation: Green Valley
Harvest Date: September 7 - 10, 2012
Acid: .63 g/100ml
pH: 3.24
Fermentation: None
Cooperage: 100% French oak
Bottling Date: Jul-13
Residual Sugar: <0.2g/100ml
Alcohol: 13.2%
Production: 3,860 cases
Frequent lees stirring or “batonnage”, at least three times a week, for at least seven months, contributes to the complex flavors.
Wine Specs
Vintage: 2012
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay - 82% Hyde Old Wente, 18% Rued Clone
Appellation: Green Valley
Harvest Date: September 7 - 10, 2012
Acid: .63 g/100ml
pH: 3.24
Fermentation: None
Cooperage: 100% French oak
Bottling Date: Jul-13
Residual Sugar: <0.2g/100ml
Alcohol: 13.2%
Production: 3,860 cases