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8 Months French Oak, tight grain, Center of France, and toasted heads.

UPC Number:  0-88596-10406 

Weight LBS/Case: 35.9

Ties/Pallet: 5

NOTES:   Our 2004 Cellar Reserve Chardonnay was made exclusively from grapes grown on the Mont Sec Vineyard (Far West Texas). This wine is 100% barrel fermented as characterized by the sweet, toasty oak flavor. To enhance richness in the mouth and aromatic complexity, this wine has completed secondary fermentation otherwise known as "malo-lactic fermentation". In 2004 10% Viognier from the Mont Sec Vineyard was used in blending to add spice and complexity to this wine.

Our Cellar Reserve Chardonnay will improve in complexity through 2005. At the winery we have allowed 2 months of bottle aging prior to release. This wine is enjoyable by the glass or a perfect complement to any meal. The Reserve Chardonnay possesses a character that is ideally paired with rich textured seafood such as grilled halibut, sea bass and lobster.