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Shady Lane Cellars Chardonnay(2005)
Winemaking Notes: This wine is a blend of 76% Chardonnay that was barrel fermented and aged, and 24% Auxerrois that was stainless steel tank fermented and aged. Both components went through malolactic and were stirred on the fine lees prior to blending in the spring. After blending a portion was returned to stainless steel tanks to soften the overall influence of the oak. Tasting Notes: Aromas of pear, apple, citrus, cinnamon and toast combine with a rich mouthfeel in this Chardonnay. The cool climate nature of this wine shows in the mineral and floral undertones as well as a honeyed quality that read more...
- Eleanor & Ray Heald
- 1/15/2007
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August 2008
- Perhaps another producer in the big, wide world of wine has blended barrel-fermented Chardonnay (76 percent in a French and American cooperage mix that was 25 percent new) with a balance of tank fermented and aged Auxerrois, but Shady Lane's blend is our first encounter. Like the original 007 character, Auxerrois has been dubbed the grape of international intrigue. In the cooler climes of the Leelanau Peninsula AVA, Auxerrois takes on floral and citrus characteristics. Companion those with mineral, wet stones, ripe apple and toasty oak nuances and you're appreciating the full read more...
