Chardonnay
At SilverStone our Winemaker has chosen to use oak barrels just enough to enhance the flavors of his
Chardonnay to without allowing the oak to dominate the varietal character. This requires careful attention
to fermentation and to aging. Each wine is tasted repeatedly to determine how much of the oak has influenced
the flavor. Only an experienced winemaker, tasting from barrel, can predict what the wine will be like when
all of the flavors have been harmonized after the wine has been bottled and held for additional maturing
in the bottle.
SilverStone varietal wines respect the special character in varietal wines which is derived from being
held in oak barrels. "It's the Oak" is a promise to strike the right balance between varietal intensity -
the true flavor of the grape when harvested - and the vanilla/spice flavors which derive from contact
with oak. Wine in barrels is constantly changing as it matures, and the winemaker must observe each barrel
individually, because each barrel is subtly different from it's neighbors in the cellars. (Just as no two
trees are exactly alike, no two barrels made from oak staves are the same; each will mature the wine it
contains differently from another barrel.) As always the objective of oak aging at SilverStone is to enhance
varietal flavor and not to mask it; we seek to add complexity, but not to taste of oak.
Tasting Notes
Deep straw color with classic ripe Chardonnay aromas of pineapple, and citrus notes accenting grapefruit, lemon and tangerine. Vanilla and spice notes from the oak regimen combine to create a medium bodied wine with a silky mouth feel and a memorable finish.
Pairing Suggestions
Delightful as an aperitif; also a great accompaniment to light dishes including pasta, chicken, mild cheeses and seafood.
| ALCOHOL: |
12.7% |
| TOTAL ACIDITY: |
.67gms/100ml |
| pH: |
3.5 |
| RESIDUAL SUGAR: |
..35 |
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