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2002 Darioush Signature Chardonnay * Napa Valley
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2002 Darioush Signature Chardonnay * Napa Valley
Ripe, rich & full with lovely layers of Fuji apple, Asian pear, melon and fig. A hint of cinnamon spice and hazelnut round out the elegant finish. 940 cases produced |
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Ripe, rich &
full with lovely layers of Fuji apple, Asian pear, melon and fig. A
hint of cinnamon spice and hazelnut round out the elegant finish. 940
cases produced
| Release Date: | Spring 2004 |
| The 2001 Growing Season: | The
The 2002 harvest was early, lighter in quantity and of very high
quality. These lower yields and the long even growing season allowed
the fruit to gain more concentrated flavors. The cool fall weather that
followed helped the grapes develop balanced flavors and full varietal
maturity. Harvest started earlier than is typical. |
| Vineyard Location: | 100% Napa Valley.
|
| Varietal Composition: | 100% Chardonnay
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| Brix @ Harvest: | 24.5° |
| Alcohol: | 14.0% |
| Cooperage: | 100% French Oak from Burgundy, France Francoise Ferre, Sirugue, Damy - Medium toast |
| Vinification: | Whole
cluster pressing to small barrels for primary fermentation. Topped when
dry and inoculated for malolactic fermentation. Aged sur-lies for 11
months and bottled without fining or filtration. |
| Food Affinities: | Roasted
poultry and white meats - Chicken, Grilled Salmon, Veal Chop and Pork
Loin. A lovely accompaniment to soft cheeses, shellfish and mildly
spiced dishes. |
| Winemaker's Comments: | Ripe,
rich & full with lovely layers of Fuji apple, Asian pear, melon and
fig. A hint of cinnamon spice and hazelnut round out the elegant
finish. 940 cases produced. |
Press |
Download/Print
[ 64.1 KB ]
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