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Select Late Harvest Chardonnay (2009) – New Release

The grapes for this low-yield Select Late Harvest Chardonnay were hand picked from a single block of our Magdalena Vineyard. This complex, heady dessert wine fills the senses with orange blossom, honey and apricots that linger on the palate.

Typically, Chardonnay grapes are the first to be harvested in each vintage. Those grapes destined for the Select Late Harvest Chardonnay are allowed to hang on the vine for an additional 4-6 weeks. This long, slow ripening process, coupled with careful clonal selection, gives this Chardonnay rich, succulent flavors and robust sweetness.

Food Pairing: Cream-based Desserts, Cheesecake

Grape: 100% Chardonnay (Estate grown and bottled)
Harvest: November 1 - 5, 2009
Alcohol by Volume: 10.00%
Sugar at Harvest: 33.97%
Residual Sugar: 12.7 %

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