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2005 Chenin Blanc Ice Wine
- Winemaker: Dr. Kevin G. Rogers
- AVA: Columbia Valley (Royal Slope)
- Vineyard: Ridge, Royal City
- Vintage Notes: Very, very cold. Harvested December 8th under optimal ice wine conditions; slightly boytritis affected fruit, 8 degrees F at night. Whole cluster pressed @ 14 degrees F. Brrrrr.
- Fermentation style: Steel, slow fermentation (50-55 degrees) to preserve delicate characteristics
- Wine Chemistry: Brix at harvest - 44, RS 22 Brix, pH 3.49, TA .72
- Tasting Notes: Picked at the height of freezing and fermented very slowly at cold temperatures to preserve delicate aromas and flavors. A nose of candied pears and a mouth full of silky smooth pear nectar. This is a beautiful end to any dinner party.
- Cases Produced: 110 375ML bottles
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