Canoe Ridge Chardonnay 06

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Canoe Ridge Chardonnay 06
$17.50 - Case price (any 12 or more bottles) Price: $19.45 Quantity From the winery: "Our Chardonnay emphasizes the fruit character in balance with the oak. A portion of the blend was barrel fermented with full malolactic fermentation, while the other portion was stainless fermented with no malolactic fermentation. This resulted in a wine with wonderful round tropical fruit notes like peach,melon and mango, accented by some caramel and toasted coconut aromas from the barrels. The mouthfeel is crisp and clean."

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From the winery:

ABOUT THE VINEYARDS
Our estate vineyard sits above the widest point of the Columbia River; the climate is moderated by this large mass of water. Its location on the northeast side of the ridge protects the vineyard from the wind that sweeps up the Columbia River gorge. The vines are own rooted and planted in fine sandy loam soils with volcanic basalt subsoils, which slow vine growth and produce grape clusters and berries that are small and very concentrated in flavor and color, with great structure and balance.

ABOUT THE VINTAGE
The 2004 season got off to an early start, with no spring frost. Due to the previous year's rains, crop load was reduced - a positive for grape quality. An extended heat spell in August compacted the harvest, producing perfectly ripe grapes. The 2004 harvest looks to be an excellent vintage.

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