2006 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay 1.5L
2006 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay 1.5L
Description
I love the acidity and lush fruit from this area. I also blended about 10% Viognier from John Simpson's "Simpson Meadows Vineyard" for tropical aromatic nuances. The synergistic effect of the tropical Viognier with the naturally acidic, lush fruit of the Chardonnay create another solid Chard. Green apple, tropical mango, and apricot lead off backed by nectarine and pineapple. The acidity brings balance and helps focus this wine while you still get the weight and full mouth feel while long and lingering. This wine was also bottled unfiltered/un-fined. I have been using a slight Viogneir blend since making Chardonnay for a more tropical kick and it also helps bring the acid up some from the notorious acidic SLH Chardonnays. Aged for 13 months in 40% new French Oak. Alcohol by volume 13.56%.Awards
88 pts, Wine Enthusiast| Vintage | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | White Wine |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Appellation | Santa Lucia Highlands |
| PH | 3.61 |
| Aging | 13 months |
| Barrel Aging | 12 months |
| Fermentation | Barrel Fermented |
| Alcohol % | 13.56 |
| Size | 1.5 L |
