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<h1>Schweiger Vineyards 2008 Chardonnay -- Schweiger Vineyards Shopping Cart</h1>
<b>$30.00</b>
-- <i>Oak fermented (non malolactic), aged surlies. Estate grown.</i>
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<div aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">The 2008 vintage is our fifteenth release of Chardonnay.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /></div>
<div aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">We strive to strike a balance between fruitiness and complexity in our wines, Our goal is to always express the fruit of our vineyard first; why work hard in the vineyard only to mask the true beauty with cellar practices. Once harvested, we selectively use the tools we have at our disposal as winemakers to shape and complement the wine; surlies aging, and French oak cooperage, both new and old. </div>
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<div aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Our 2008 Chardonnay is a full bodied wine with true varietal characteristics, hints of pear, kiwi, citrus, and apricots, and delicate undertones of oak and tropical fruits. The body of the wine is rich and supple, filling the mouth with flavors. The true nature of Spring Mountain Chardonnay comes through in the mineral character, more reminiscent of a classic Mersault than your typical California Chardonnay. </div>
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<div aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">This wine is best served between 58°F and 65°F.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /></div>
<u aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Technical Information</u> <p aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0"><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Varietal Percentage:</b> 100% Chardonnay.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Age of vines and soil type:</b> 11 -25 year old vines planted in deep volcanic soils at a 2000' elevation.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Date picked:</b> 9/06/08 <br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Harvest Sugar:</b> 25.09 degrees brix.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Fermentation time/Temperature Range:</b> 30 days, 56-64 degrees F.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Fermentation container/maceration:</b> Barrel fermented, 26% New French Oak, 74% 2-4 year old French Oak, No Malolactic. </p>
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<p aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0"><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Alcohol:</b> 14.9%<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">pH:</b> 3.39<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">TA:</b> 0.63<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">V.A.:</b> 0.018 g/100ml.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">R.S.:</b> Dry </p>
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<p aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0"><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Length/type of aging:</b> Aged surlies for 9 months<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Bottled:</b> 5/1/09.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Approximate lifespan under proper cellar conditions:</b> 2-5 years.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Number of cases produced:</b> 783 cases.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Release Date:</b> March 2010.<br aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0" /><b aria-setsize="0" aria-posinset="0" aria-level="0">Winemaker:</b> Andrew T. Schweiger. </p>
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