2006 Chardonnay
 History
In 1861 Lake County was created from parts of Napa and Mendocino counties and has since been well known as a farming community.
In the 1870s vineyards were planted and by the early 1900s the area was already earning its reputation for producing “World’s greatest wines”. Prohibition forced an end to the Lake County wine production in 1920; most of the vineyards were removed and replaced with walnut and pear orchards.
The comeback of the wine industry began in the 1960s when a few growers rediscovered the area’s grape growing potential and once again began planting vineyards. Lake County now has more than 8,800 acres of planted vineyards, which is a significant increase from less than100 acres they had planted in 1965. This area has also seen the recent establishment of several American Viticultural areas such as High Valley and Red Hills-Lake County. We are proud to say that Lake County contains many vineyards that support the California Wine Institute’s Code of Sustainable farming practices.
Winemaking Notes
The grapes used to produce our 2006 Shannon Ridge Chardonnay were ripe in fruit with pear, green apple and a touch of citrus. Forward oak provides complexity and layering of toast and vanilla. Crisp for chardonnay yet the wine finishes round and full. Fermented 75% in oak and 25% in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes
Color: Lemon drops and lime. A stand alone ChardonnayAroma: Intensely aromatic with toasty caramel and a full stick of butter Flavor: Yellow stone fruits, lemon drops and a baked apple core Texture: Finishes lush and round with a snippet of acidity Technical Data
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 Suggested Retail Price: $24.00 Stock # SN06CH |
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