2004 Catena Chardonnay
Winemaker's Notes

Fact Sheet

The 2006 vintage of the Catena Chardonnay combines the unique expressions of three high altitude vineyard sites. The La Piramide vineyard offers ripe tropical fruit flavors and aromas with a rich, full mouthfeel. The Domingo vineyard lends notes of lemon and grapefruit with bright acidity. The Adrianna vineyard contributes apple and pear flavors with a strong mineral component.
The wine shows an intense greenish yellow color. The aromas show ripe pineapple and banana fruit flavors with notes of white stone fruits and hints of sweet spices. The mouthfeel is full yet clean, with fresh, crisp acidity.

José Galante, Winemaker

 

 

Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Harvest Date: March 10 - 15, 2006
Vineyard: La Piramide Vineyard, 940m elevation
Domingo Vineyard, 1,100m elevation
Adrianna Vineyard, 1,500m elevation
Average Yield: 3.5 – 4 tons per acre
Fermentation: Natural yeast, max temp. ferm. 18°C, for 33 days
Aging: 9 months sur lies in 100% French Oak, 35% new
Alcohol: 13.7% vol
Acidity/pH: 5.38/3.22