August 2009 Club Shipment
2008 Chappell Charlemagne Chardonnay
- Made from 100% Chappell Charlemagne Vineyard Chardonnay grapes; then stainless steel fermented to retain it’s fresh fruit character, blocked malolactic fermentation to retain it’s natural crispness, and 30 days in French oak barrels to add complexity. A veil of fresh lemon citrus (typical of this vineyard) on the nose, crisp acidity, and chalked full of Chardonnay character. Only 110 cases made for our club members only. Try this Chablis styled Chardonnay with most any summer fare; such as a crisp butter leaf lettuce salad with blue cheese, candied walnuts, and an apple-cider vinegar and oil dressing.
2008 Norton
- Made from 75% Norton, tempered with 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermented in our special “Ganimede” tanks to intensify the color and flavor extraction, then French oak aged for 6 months. Intense inky-black color, berry aromas, followed by an earthy veil on the palate. The natural Norton brisk acidity is tempered by oak aging, leading to a long and “full” finish. Try this wine with your summer barbeque; or dig back to grandma’s cookbook and try it with a well spiced beef and pork blended meatloaf.
