Vintage: 2009
Variety: Chardonnay
Appellation: Mendocino
Vineyard: Alder Springs
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Situated in Mendocino at elevations as high as 2,700 feet, the Alder Springs Vineyards are planted on steep hillsides with a combination of Scott Henry and Smart Dyson trellising systems with vine density up to 3,300 vines/acre.

Winemaker's Tasting Notes: Vivid aromas of pear, apple, white peach and minerality abound in this wine with subtle toasty vanilla notes and a hint of mint. Golden in color, this wine is rich in the entry with ripe fruit flavors integrated well with sweet oak components leading to a long and vibrant finish.

Average Age of Vines: Fifteen years
Harvest Dates: September 25, 2009
Cases Produced: 100

Winemaking Techniques: The grapes were harvested at 24º brix, pressed cold at the winery, and allowed to settle for 24 hours in tank. The juice was transferred to 100% new Saury and Francoise Frere barrels to ferment. After fermentation the barrels were stirred every week for over a year. The wine is bottled un-fined and un-filtered.

Food Pairings: Savor this wine with sautéed Panko-crusted scallops with minted spring rolls and a grilled lemon relish or with grilled Pacific salmon, summer vegetables and green papaya salad.

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