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2008 UnOaked Chardonnay
SUMMARY
This wine is made of 100% Chardonnay grapes grown exclusively in
Massachusetts. It is a dry white wine fermented and aged entirely in
stainless steel tank which helps preserve the true and original nature
of our Chardonnay fruit. For those who want the naked truth.
Alc. 13.6% 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: 13.6% by Vol.
Residual Sugar: 0.48g/L
Winery price: $12.60 Travessia Wine Club / $14 Regular
PRODUCTION
NOTES
The 2008 growing season was challenging especially due to extended periods of rain throughout the Summer. The region was also hit with considerable rainfall in the days just prior to harvest. As a result, most grapes reached an average degree of ripeness. Yield was just short of 3 tons per acre.
At the winery grapes were gently de-stemmed and pressed. The
juice was fermented entirely in stainless steel
tank. Fermentation was completed in 3 weeks at an average
temperature of 58F. The wine settled in tank for 3 months
before simple bentonite fining to accomplish moderate heat
stability. Cold stabilization was achieved
naturally during the winter months when winery
temperature reached approximately 40F for several weeks. This
wine was not aged in oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation was
prevented by sterile filtration during bottling. A very low amount of
sulfite was added to this wine. Bottled on August 9th,
2008. Released on December 14th 2008. 211 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: None |
Age of barrels: n/a |
| Vine Age: Average 7 years |
Harvest Date: October 25, 2007 |
| Harvest Method: 100% hand picked |
Brix at Harvest: 23.2 |
| Fining: Bentonite |
Filtering: 0.45 micron |
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