2002 Sonoma County Chardonnay

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Tasting Notes

This Chardonnay has a vibrant blonde color and a nose packed with citrus and floral character. Hints of fresh tangerine and lemon are subtlety enhanced by French oak influence. The careful selection and gentle handling of our Chardonnay fruit results in a finished wine boasting intense fruit flavor and balanced acids.

Acclaim

89 Points - "The very good 2002 Chardonnay displays elegant notes of lemon zest, orange marmalade, subtle wood, and a hint of butter in its attractive, well-delineated style. It should drink well for 2-3 years." - Robert M. Parker Jr., Wine Advocate December 2003

88 Points - "Aromas of lemon drop and earth. Sweet, fat and a bit exotic, with flavors of pear, mirabelle and spices. Finishes with good spice character." - Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar May 2004

Source

The quarter-decade tradition of crafting fruit forward elegant Chardonnay continues at Matanzas Creek Winery with our 2002 Chardonnay. Our vineyard management and winemaking teams collaborate to select and blend blocks within a diverse collection of Sonoma County vineyards. Fruit from Sonoma County's newest American Viticultural Appellation (AVA) – Bennett Valley – is blended with complementary fruit from the prestigious Sonoma Valley and Carneros regions.

Production Statistics

Finished Wine:
14.2% Alcohol
.53 TA
3.68 pH
Aged five months in French oak barrels, 31% new, 69% seasoned

Final Blend:
100% Chardonnay