January 2012, found 21 judges tasting over 800 wines from 12 countries in the third International Winemaker Challenge held in San Diego, CA. Cakebread Cellars' 2008 Chardonnay Reserve, Carneros Napa Valley was named 'Best Chardonnay' for the entire competition.
Grape variety:
100% Chardonnay
Alcoholic Content:
15.1%
Vineyards:
100% Carneros, Napa Valley
Total Acidity:
0.66g/100ml
pH: 3.55
Harvest Dates:
September 8 - 16, 2008
Fermentation:
100% French Oak
Barrel-aging:
15 months sur li in French oak, 35% new, with periodic stirring of the lees.
