Raphael 2005 Grand Cru Chardonnay
$15.00 -- North Fork, Long IslandPurchase Raphael 2005 Grand Cru Chardonnay
Wine Recommendation:
Raphael 2005 Grand Cru Chardonnay
Tasting Notes:
The future of Long Island Chardonnay production is displayed in this clean, crisp white wine that is produced in the traditional style of a Chablis – without the use of oak or malo-lactic fermentation. It is kept entirely in stainless steel, fermented very cold, making the acidity more noticeable and focusing the flavors on minerality and purity. The perfect food-friendly Chardonnay and the style our winemaker feels is best suited to this variety on the North Fork. 100% Chardonnay.
Vintage Notes:
The 2005 vintage was the driest growing season on Eastern Long Island in almost 60 years. Rainfall from May through October 1 totaled approximately 7 inches – the average for the region during this same period is approx. 15-19 inches. The dry conditions combined with steady, warm temperatures provided us with extremely ripe and concentrated fruit and a harvest season that began 2 weeks earlier than normal. Late season rains did little to affect fruit composition. We believe the 2005 vintage will be recognized as one of Long Island’s finest – clearly the best wines we have made since 2001. This fruit was purchased from our neighboring Osprey’s Dominion Vineyard from old Chardonnay vines planted in 1983.
Technical Notes:
Raphael 2005 Grand Cru Chardonnay
Tasting Notes:
The future of Long Island Chardonnay production is displayed in this clean, crisp white wine that is produced in the traditional style of a Chablis – without the use of oak or malo-lactic fermentation. It is kept entirely in stainless steel, fermented very cold, making the acidity more noticeable and focusing the flavors on minerality and purity. The perfect food-friendly Chardonnay and the style our winemaker feels is best suited to this variety on the North Fork. 100% Chardonnay.
Vintage Notes:
The 2005 vintage was the driest growing season on Eastern Long Island in almost 60 years. Rainfall from May through October 1 totaled approximately 7 inches – the average for the region during this same period is approx. 15-19 inches. The dry conditions combined with steady, warm temperatures provided us with extremely ripe and concentrated fruit and a harvest season that began 2 weeks earlier than normal. Late season rains did little to affect fruit composition. We believe the 2005 vintage will be recognized as one of Long Island’s finest – clearly the best wines we have made since 2001. This fruit was purchased from our neighboring Osprey’s Dominion Vineyard from old Chardonnay vines planted in 1983.
Technical Notes:
| Appellation: | North Fork, Long Island |
| Varietal: | 100% Chardonnay |
| Winemaker: | Richard Olsen-Harbich |
| Enologist: | Paul Pontallier |
| Aged: | Stainless Steel 100% |
| Harvest: | Harvested on 10-5-05 | Brix: | 21.5 |
| pH: | 3.2 |
| TA: | 8.5 gL |
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