VARIETY: VINTAGE: ALCOHOL: ACIDITY (%): pH: RESIDUAL SUGAR (%): YEAST: FERMENTATION: OAKING:

CHARDONNAY 2006 13.1% 0.61 (As Tartaric) 3.86 .17 Prise de Mousse, Epernay 95% Non-oak 5% Barrel fermented French Oak is used during fermentation, Center of France, medium plus toast level specified

NOTES:   Our 2006 Chardonnay is a blend composed of 93% Chardonnay and 7% Viognier.  100% of the grapes were  grown on the Mont Sec Vineyard (Far West Texas).  A portion (approximately 5%) of the wine is fermented in our small French oak barrels, left in contact with primary lees (sur lie) for 120 days after fermentation.  The balance of the wine (approximately  95%) being cold fermented to elevate the fruit character of the grapes.  Roughly 5% of this wine (the oak portion) has completed malo-lactic fermentation further contributing to it's character and texture.

Chardonnay is a white wine that will benefit from some bottle aging.  At the winery we have allowed three months of bottle aging prior to release.  This wine is enjoyable by the glass or a perfect complement to any meal.   Compatible spices include dill, saffron, rosemary and marjoram and rich crème sauces.