Gold Medal in the 2008 Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition

This 69th annual Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition had expert judges tasting almost 4,000 wines from California and all over the world in June 2008.

Silver award for the 2005 Chardonnay Reserve

June 30, 2008
Elegant, with fresh, delicate citrus, apple, pear and subtle nutmeg scents. Has a fleshy texture and a spicy aftertaste. Drink now through 2011.
The Wine Spectator rated this wine an 89.

Grape variety:
100% Chardonnay

Alcoholic Content:
14.1%

Vineyards:
100% Carneros District

Total Acidity:
0.65g/100ml

pH:
3.72

Harvest Dates:
9/26/2005 through 10/20/2005

Fermentation:
100% French Oak

Barrel-aging:
14 months French oak, 32% new