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2010 Chardonnay
SUMMARY
100% Chardonnay grapes hand harvested in mid October. Juice fermented in stainless steel tank. Aged in French oak barrels for 8 months. Natural malolactic fermentation. Bottled unfiltered in September 2011. 97 cases produced.
Alc. 13.2% By Vol. / 750mL
CUSTOMER
REVIEWS
<<Dinner: Take out sushi from Turks in Mattapoisett.
Wine: Travessia’s UnOaked Chardonnay. Result: Unbelievable combination.
Thank you and good job.>> Nuno Capataz, New Bedford, MA.
TECHNICAL
DATA
Appellation: 100% Massachusetts
Grape Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyard: Running Brook Vineyards (Westport & Dartmouth)
Alcohol: 13.2% by Vol.
Residual Sugar: 0.48g/L
Winery price: $16.20 Travessia Wine Club / $18 Regular
PRODUCTION
NOTES
The 2010 growing season was one of the greatest in many years. Below average rainfall and above average temperatures resulted in optimal grape maturity. Yield was just short of 3 tons per acre.
At the winery grapes were whole cluster pressed. The
juice was fermented entirely in stainless steel
tank. Fermentation was completed in 3 weeks at an average
temperature of 58F. The wine was transferred to French Oak barrel, average 3 year old barrels. It remained in barrel for 8 months before simple bentonite fining to accomplish moderate heat
stability. Natural malolactic fermentation while in barrel. A very low amount of
sulfite was added to this wine. Bottled unfiltered in early September of 2011. Released in October 2011. 97 cases
produced.
ADDITIONAL
TECHNICAL INFORMATION... For the wine geek in you! :-)
| TA: 6.13g/L |
pH: 3.7 |
| Free SO2: 10ppm at bottling |
Total SO2: 60ppm |
| Yeast: CY3079 |
MLF: None |
| Oak Aging: 8 months |
Age of barrels: Average 3 years |
| Vine Age: Average 9 years |
Harvest Date: October 12, 2010 |
| Harvest Method: 100% hand picked |
Brix at Harvest: 22 |
| Fining: Bentonite |
Filtering: None |
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