The complex bouquet is dominated by peach blossoms, orange peel and jasmine. A full focused mouth is highlighted by white peach, pear and lemon-lime. A long crisp and clean finish of apricot and vanilla leaves a refreshing aftertaste.
Vintage Notes: The 2009 vintage was marked by ideal conditions during the growing season and three rain storms during 2nd half of the harvest season. With no frost pressure, bloom and set were perfect. The growing season was blessed with moderate temperatures. There were a couple of early heat spells during the early ripening season but moderate conditions prevailed through the remainder. The white harvest season was ideal and grapes were picked with no heat stress. The berry sizes were small and with firm skins with bright and vibrant flavors.
- Marbue Marke, Caldwell Winemaker
| Bottling: | July 1st, 2010 |
| Clone: | 809 |
| Months in Barrel: | 11 months French Oak |
| Production: | 190 cases |
| Price: | $40 per 750ml |
| Techsheet: | 2009 Caldwell Chardonnay |