Ventana 2004 Gold Stripe Chardonnay

Vineyard Notes:
The Ventana is a 300+ acre vineyard in the heart of the Arroyo Seco American Viticultural Area, Monterey County California. The soil is primarily a calcareous composition of alluvial deposit with rock and gravel that support excellent drainage.

Winemaker’s Notes:
We take the grapes from the vineyard via gondolas for immediate pressing using our Europress bladder press that allows adjustable amounts of pressure for optimum juice quality. The juice is then pumped into tank for 36 to 48 hours of settling and then the clear juice is racked for fermentation. Gold Stripe Chardonnay is barrel aged for ten months in 100% French Oak for extra richness and flavor.

Tasting Notes:
Our “Gold Stripe” Chardonnay has tropical fruit aromas of pineapple and mango. It is full bodied with luscious flavors of tangy apple, pear and lemon. Aged in French oak adds an accent of vanilla and light butterscotch tones. The perfect balance of fruit, oak and acidity makes this an exceptional food friendly wine. Enchanting with Dungeness Crab or a Scallop Risotto, this Chardonnay will also pair nicely with an Apple Spiced Pork Roast.

Technical Notes:

Alcohol:	13.9%
Total Acidity	.64
pH	3.54
Residual Sugar:	Dry
Composition/Blend:	100% Chardonnay
Appellation:	Arroyo Seco (Monterey County)
Barrels:	100% French Oak
Vineyard:	100% Estate, Ventana Vineyard
Soil Type:	Calcareous composition of alluvial deposit with rock and gravel