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MILBRANDT VINEYARDS
Traditions 2007 Chardonnay, Washington State
Washington State is one of those rare places on earth capable of producing great wines from both warm- and cool-climate varieties. Our mild climate, large diurnal temperature swings and extended sunlight hours during the summer months allow grapes to ripen slowly and evenly. We also have uniquely intricate soils that bring character and personality to all of our wines. Our Traditions Chardonnay features fruit from two of our estate vineyards. The Sundance Vineyard, in the Wahluke Slope AVA, contributes ripe, tropical notes; the Evergreen Vineyard, in the cooler Ancient Lakes region, adds acidity and minerality.
Chardonnay is the most widely planted variety in Washington State, surprisingly edging out both Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. While many New World renditions are fat, rich, buttery and unctuous, our Chardonnays tend to be crisp, structured, steely and refreshing.
The 2007 Traditions Chardonnay opens with ripe, tropical fruit aromas (peaches and pineapples) backed by coconut, maple and vanilla. The flavors are rich and bold and well-supported by firm acids and an underlying minerality
Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Vineyards: Vineyards Sundance (67%), Evergreen (33%)
Alcohol: 13.9%
TA: 0.6
pH: 3.55
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