1999 Catena Chardonnay
Winemaker's Notes

Fact Sheet

The 1999 Catena Chardonnay has a golden yellow color with pronounced green reflections. It boasts concentrated aromas of ripe tropical and citrus fruits with light notes of vanilla and toast. The mouthfeel is full, round and soft, with explosive fruit flavors of ripe pears and pineapples and a creamy texture. The wine has a lengthy finish with crisp acidity and touches of smoky toast.

José Galante, Winemaker

 

1999 Catena Chardonnay label

Name: Catena
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: 1999
Harvest Date: March 10-21, 1999
Vineyard: Agrelo Vineyard
Average Yield: 3.5-4 tons/acre
Average Brix at Harvest: 23.5°
Fermentation: Natural yeast, max temp. ferm. 23°C, for 50 days
Finished Alcohol: 13.8%
TA/pH: 3.27
Clarification: Bentonite & Casein.
Barrels/Aging: 11 months in 100%
French Oak, 54.5% new.
Bottling Date: May 15, 2000.
Total Production: 9,300 9-liter cases.