Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay Russian River Valley Laguna Vineyard 2004

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Winery: Gallo Family Vineyards
Region: USA » California » Sonoma County » Russian River Valley
Varietal: Chardonnay

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2004
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Grapes for this wine were handpicked and sent whole cluster to a membrane press, bypassing the crusher to reduce the ...

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colinrchorley

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07/15/2009

This really is sharp. Pours a pale straw with a green tint and tastes of sweet melon, apple and a very slight hint of butter but an overwhelming sharpness on initial taste which disappears slowly. A very nice bottle and ready to drink now.

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colinrchorley

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Vintage: 2003 09/18/2009

Thoroughly enjoyed this. Pours a good golden amber, smooth and sweet tropical fruit, slight hint of butter and apple but a balanced acidity. This bottle disappeared far too quickly.

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Winemaker's Notes:

Grapes for this wine were handpicked and sent whole cluster to a membrane press, bypassing the crusher to reduce the potential for bitter tannin extraction. A press cut was taken at 110 to 140 gallons/ton to increase elegance and to allow the classic Russian River Valley chardonnay varietal character to shine through. The juice was 100% barrel fermented for 3-4 weeks then barrel aged in new French oak for an average of 13 months. This wine completed malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging to impart a silky, elegant texture. The wine has the intense peach, pear, apple and melon of a great cool-climate Chardonnay, accentuated by the creaminess from the sur-lies aging along with the sweet vanilla and toastiness from the oak barrels.