Wine Specs
Vintage
2008
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Okanagan
Vineyard Designation
SunRock
Harvest Date
October 10th, 2008
Acid
6.2 g/l
Aging
8 months oak aging
Residual Sugar
3 g/l
Alcohol %
13.9 %
2008 SunRock Vineyard Chardonnay
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Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Golden in colour, this well structured wine displays inviting aromas of spicy vanilla, baked apple and hazelnut, with distinct mineral notes and toasted oak. Ripe flavours of citrus, peach, mango and nectarine are echoed on the elegant buttery finish.
Vineyard Notes
The grapes for our 2008 SunRock Chardonnay were harvested on October 10th, 2008 from the SunRock Vineyard at 23° Brix.
Production Notes
Our 2008 SunRock Chardonnay was barrel aged for up to 8 months in 100% French oak barrels, 30% new oak and 70% older oak. The wine also went through partial malolactic fermentation.
Winemaker Notes
Winemaking
Our 2008 SunRock Chardonnay was barrel aged for up to 8 months in 100% French oak barrels, 30% new oak and 70% older oak.
Food Pairing Notes
Perfect with broiled lobster, halibut, sea bass, mussels with saffron, chicken satay or honey baked ham.
