<h1>2007 Chardonnay -- 14 Hands Winery Shopping Cart</h1>
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-- <i>"...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."</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>The beginning of the 2007 growing season was warm, with average temperatures throughout the rest of the season. Limited rainfall from the start of the season led to smaller canopy growth and early fruit exposure.</li>
<li>Bud break occurred on schedule and the onset of veraison was one week earlier than usual, an indication of a smaller crop with intense flavors and good sugar development.</li>
<li>Sugar and maturity developed quickly in warmer sites, with the first grapes being harvested at the end of August.</li>
<li>Cooler than normal temperatures toward the end of September allowed for a slowing of sugar accumulation in cooler sites and promoted flavor progression.<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: 0.58 g/100ml</li>
<li>pH: 3.44</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: 19778</li>
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