2009 Chardonnay

Winemaking Notes
All of the fruit for the 2009 was harvested from our Estate River Junction Vineyard between August 21 and September 17, 2009 with an average Brix of 22.9 degrees. The resulting juice was stainless steel fermented cold. A small percentage of the wine was allowed to go through Malolactic Fermentation to further add to the complexity of the wine.

Tasting Notes

The 2009 is medium straw in color with aromas of Pineapple, Pear and Melon and a faint bouquet of Vanilla. Flavors of Pear, Apple and tropical fruits are abundant in this rich, full wine. We are happy to announce that the 2009 Chardonnay is sealed with the Stelvin Lux Screw Cap. The Stelvin Lux is a top of the line enclosure that gives the appearance of a bottle with a cork finish, but screw cap ease. Just twist it off.

Technical Data:

Alcohol:	13.5%
Total Acidity:	6.23g/L
pH:	3.60
Residual Sugar:	NA
Composition/Blend:	100% Chardonnay
Appellation:	River Junction - California
Fermentation:	Stainless Steel
Barrels:	French Oak
Vineyard:	River Junction
Cases Produced:	44,000

McManis Family Vineyards
18700 East River Road, Ripon, CA 95366
phone: 209-599-1186 fax: 209-599-1595

email us at: wine@mcmanisfamilyvineyards.com