Vineyard: Desert Wind Vineyard is located in Eastern Washington on the Wahluke Slope. This site is considered a zone 3, the hottest in the Columbia Valley. The 480-acre vineyard is a southern facing block with a 2% down hill slope. The soil is very shallow and rocky and the vines are irrigated with an underground drip system. Double catch wires are used to increase air circulation during the growing season. Leaf pulling and cluster thinning are important steps in aiding the ripening of the grapes.

Cases Produced: 9,100
Appellation: Columbia Valley, Washington State
Vineyard site: Desert Wind Vineyard, Wahluke Slope,
Columbia Valley, Washington State

Full of zesty and fruity flavours, this Chardonnay reflects the warm sunny weather of the Columbia Valley. Rugged and desolate, the valleys of Eastern Washington provide consistent heat and sun to perfectly ripen the fruit. A light hand with the oak aging results in a wine with a little zip and fantastic balance.

Blend: 97% Chardonnay, 1% Semillon, 1% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 14.5%
pH: 3.54
Total acidity: 6.3g/L
RS: 1.8g/L
Barrel ageing: 30% barrel fermented and aged 5 months in French and American oak
Partial malolactic fermentation.

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Buying Information
Bottle Size:	Vintage:	Type:	Case Size:	Bottle Price:	Buy Bottle	Buy Case
75cl	2008	White	12	£13.60	BUY	BUY