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2005 Hendry "Barrel Fermented" Chardonnay
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MSRP: $27.99
Price: $23.39
You Save: $4.60 (16 %)
Item Number: CHCHBF
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2005 Hendry "Barrel Fermented" Chardonnay
The Hendry Vineyard is located on bench lands west of the town of Napa.
The vines grow on thin stony Boomer series soils between 200 and 300 feet
above sea level. Morning fog and afternoon breezes from the San Pablo
Bay moderate the climate.
This wine is a blend from our Block 9 (KD Selection), Block 19 (Dijon 96),
Block 20 (Dijon 95), and Block 21 (Old Wente Selection). In 2005, median
budbreak in the chardonnay blocks was March 10th, median bloom May
18th, and harvest was between August 31st and September 4th.
It was whole-cluster crushed, barrel fermented
sur lie and aged in 50% new
French oak barrels for approximately 11 months. It was not allowed to go
through malolactic fermentation, which is very important for retaining its
food-friendly malic acidity.
Complex aromas of stone and tropical fruits, oak and spice. Full mouthfeel,
despite the lack of malolactic. Creamy and nutty multidimensional palate,
with mango and custard, biscuit and mineral. Long, finish with cleansing
acidity.
Alcohol 14.1%
2430 cases produced
240 half bottles |
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