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Novelty Hill Conner Lee Vineyard Chardonnay(2001)
- Winery:
- Novelty Hill
- Varietal:
- Chardonnay
- Region:
- USA > Washington
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- fruit, rich, harvest, white grape, chardonnay, character, pome, yield, serve chilled, balance
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June 2007
- Citrus and vanilla notes complement ripe apple and pear flavors that leave a rich, concentrated impression on the finish of this elegant Chardonnay. Vintage: The Columbia Valley enjoyed another excellent harvest in 2001 on the heels of three strong vintages preceding it. Warm summer temperatures were accompanied by dry conditions that persisted through harvest. Ideal ripening conditions produced grapes with loads of rich fruit character, while the Columbia Valley's cool evening temperatures protected the grapes natural acidity and gave the wine great balance and structure. read more...Vineyard: Conner Lee, one of the state's oldest vineyards, is known for the exceptional quality of its fruit. Located just outside of Othello in the central Columbia Valley, the vineyard enjoys moderate growing conditions that are well-suited to Chardonnay. Low yields along with careful canopy management give each cluster good sun exposure. The result is ripe fruit with plenty of character. (hide)
