Ukiah Cellars
2008 Chardonnay
Site
This wine is produced from the McDowell and Beckstoffer Vineyards located in the upper Russian River Watershed of Mendocino County, California. Well drained marine sediments and alluvial soils of these two sites are ideally suited for growing Chardonnay.
Vinification
Separate lots were cold fermented with native yeast in stainless steel tanks and aged sur-lie. The younger Beckstoffer vineyard contributes green apple and pear flavors with crisp natural acidity, while the more mature McDowell vineyard adds tropical notes and a creamy, complex mouth feel.
Green Credits
These wines are sustainably farmed. Each of the vineyards is Certified Fish Friendly and is a participant in the Wine Institute Sustainable Winegrowing Program.
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- Process
- Sustainably Farmed/Un-oaked
- Grapes
- 100% Chardonnay
- Alcohol
- 13.8%
- pH
- 3.77
- T.A.
- 5.8 grams/liter
- Production
- 1200 cases produced
- Awards
- Silver Medal, 2009 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition
- Bronze Medal, 2009 California State Fair Wine Competition
- McDowell
- Billy McDowell farms this small valley east of the Upper Russian River.
About Ukiah Cellars
These are our everyday wines. Crisp, refreshing, light and food friendly, inspired by the Mendocino County community’s high standards for land stewardship and maintenance of its rustic beauty. We source the grapes from small, family-run farms that participate in the Wine Institute’s Sustainable Winegrowing Program.
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