<h1>2008 Chardonnay -- 14 Hands Winery Shopping Cart</h1>
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-- <i>Elegant fruit flavors give way to hints of butter and coconut, ending with a juicy finish.</i>
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<p><b>Flavor Profile</b> <br />“14 Hands Chardonnay offers bright aromas of apples and pears with a touch of caramel and spice. Elegant fruit flavors give way to hints of butter and coconut, ending with a juicy finish. Balanced and approachable, this wine can stand alone as an aperitif or partners well with buttered fish, grilled pork or pasta with cream sauce.” -Keith Kenison, <i>Winemaker</i> </p>
<p><b>The Vintage</b> </p>
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<li>Delayed by cool weather in the spring and a moderate summer, harvest began 10 days later than previous years.</li>
<li>Hot temperatures in August ripened the fruit, and harvest was quickly ramped up in order to obtain fruit at its optimum ripeness</li>
<li>The cooler than normal growing season and full crop loads led to flavorful fruit with restrained sugar levels and ample acidity.<br /></li>
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<p><b>Winemaking</b> </p>
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<li>Fruit was sourced throughout Washington state, including the Horse Heaven Hills, Yakima Valley and other parts of the Columbia Valley.</li>
<li>After gentle pressing, the juice was allowed to cold settle for 24-48 hours.</li>
<li>Inoculation with Prise de Mousse, Premier Cuvee and cy3079 yeasts initiated alcoholic fermentation.</li>
<li>Approximately 15% of the wine was oak fermented. This portion also underwent malolactic fermentation and aged on the lees.<br /></li>
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<p><b>Technical Data</b> </p>
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<li>Total acidity: 0.60 g/100ml</li>
<li>pH: 3.53</li>
<li>Alcohol: 13.5%</li>
<li>Blend: 94% Chardonnay augmented with Viognier and other aromatic varieties</li>
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<li>Item Number: 32169</li>
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