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The Ferrari-Carano 2007 Emelia’s Cuvée Chardonnay, named for Don Carano’s paternal grandmother, Emelia Ferrari, boasts ripe aromas of white peaches, apples and nutmeg spice interwoven with layers of creamy tropical fruit and apricot flavors. An elegant finish characterizes this spectacular wine from our Russian River Valley “Vineyard Select” series.
Vintage Notes
Early bud break in March led to a dry and moderate spring and summer. The grapes for this wine were harvested in September. Overall this had to be one of the shortest harvests we can remember, with slightly lower yields than average, but with incredible concentration and intensity of flavors in the grapes.
Winemakers Notes
Two Chardonnay clones comprise our 2007 Emelia’s Cuvée Chardonnay. Both of these clones were hand harvested, whole cluster pressed, then cold settled for two days in stainless steel tanks, and moved directly to barrels for fermentation, utilizing various French oak cooperages. Aged separately by lot, the wine undergoes 100 percent malolactic fermentation and is sur lie aged and stirred every two weeks for 15 months. This wine was bottled unfiltered.
Appellation: Russian River Valley “Vineyard Select”
Blend:100% Chardonnay unfiltered
Cooperage: 40% new Burgundian French oak, 60% older French oak
Release Day: May 2009
Rhonda's Recipe and Pairing Notes
Spicy Lime Ginger Grilled Shrimp
Emelia’s Cuvée Chardonnay pairs perfectly with seafood and poultry entrees, as well as salads with tropical fruit-based dressings. Light pastas, rice and vegetable dishes also marry well.
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