<h1>2009 Chardonnay -- 14 Hands Winery Shopping Cart</h1>
<b>$12.00</b>
-- <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 />"<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aromas of bright apple are joined by subtle
notes of white flowers, vanilla and butter.<span style="">
</span>On the palate, juicy pear complements touches of sweet oak and spice,
ending with a soft and lingering finish</span>" -Keith Kenison, <i>Winemaker</i> </p>
<b>The Vintage</b><br />The
growing season was perfect with dry, warm weather and lots of sunshine.
Although bloom was delayed slightly by cool spring weather, warm temperatures
soon returned and perfect ripening weather lasted through September. A freeze
in the <st1:place><st1:placename>Columbia</st1:placename> <st1:placetype>Valley</st1:placetype></st1:place>
on October 10 led to a slightly early end to the harvest season; however, most
grapes were already picked or had already reached a good level of maturity.
Overall, the 2009 vintage produced white wines with lots of natural acidity and
fruit-forward flavors.<p></p>
<p><b>Winemaking</b></p>
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<li>After gentle pressing, the juice was allowed to cold settle for 24-48 hours</li>
<li>Inoculation with Prise de Mousse, CY3079, Premier Cuvee & VL3 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.</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: 33960</li>
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