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2009 Chardonnay, Manchester Ridge Vineyards                   BUY WINE
March 2011 | 91 Points, "Two Puffs" - Connoisseurs' Guide
January 2011 | BEST OF CLASS - 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition


Winemaker's Notes:

Pale straw in color with exuberant aromas of lemon curd layered with Asian pear exploding on the palate.  The aromas mingle with a lush palate of pear framed by sweet oak.  This medium-bodied wine has balanced acidity and carries a long, lemon citrus finish.

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Production:  200 cases

100% Chardonnay, 50% Clone 809, 50% Musque Clone
Sonoma Coast, Manchester Ridge Vineyards
October 10, 2009
30% New, European Oak Mix
100% Barrel Fermented
14.2%
3.58
6.31 g/L
24.2

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