Technical SheeT

LABEL:
Baron Herzog Chardonnay 2005

VARIETY: VINTAGE: LABEL ALCOHOL(%):

13.5%

HARVEST ANALYSIS:
aVg. HarVeST BrIX: 23.2 Ta(g/dl): 6.78 pH: 3.39

PROduCTION dETAILS:

grapes from the russian river appellation (approximately 7%) were barrel fermented, allowed to complete malolactic fermentation and held sur lie for 6 months. The balance of the grapes (from river Junction, Dunnigan Hills and Santa Ynez Valley) were fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine from each appellation was produced individually; they were blended just prior to bottling. The structure of the wine will allow it to age for 2 to 4 years if properly stored at 55-60 F.

AGING:

WINE dESCRIPTION:

This wine was produced to highlight the fruit aromas of the grape, namely citrus, dandelion and guava. The oak notes that appear as part of the nose and aftertaste are culled from barrel fermented russian river fruit. Stylistically, the wine has a wonderful, complex nose, with good body and crisp finish. Best served with cornish game hen with rosemary, duck breast, veal dishes that do not include white sauces, grilled ahi tuna or salmon. enjoy it with pasta and light parmesan cheese.