2016 Chardonnay

Aromas of oak & toast with flavors of citrus & almond.
Technical Data:
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Bottling Date: 8/10/2017
Cases Produced: 474
Appellation: Lake Michigan Shore
Harvest Date: 10/10/2016
Harvest Brix: 21.8
Residual Sugar: 0%
Alcohol at Bottling: 12.4%
Oak Usage: Two months of French Oak barrel fermentation. Aged 9 months in 16% new, 22% in 1 year old, 55% in 2 year old and 7% in neutral French Oak barrels.
Winemaking Methods: Handpicked grapes, combination of barrel and stainless steel fermentation, less stirring, oak aged to develop tannin structure and mouth feel.