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Napa Valley Chardonnay
2011 Moone-Tsai Napa Valley Chardonnay
PREVIEW - Scheduled for release June 2013
Our 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay presents an enticing nose of citrus and lightly toasted brioche. The mouth is layered with subtle notes of apricot, tangerine, butterscotch and subtle nutmeg of high quality French oak extending long into the finish. Delicate oak-framing and well-balanced acidity give the wine structure, elegance, brightness and versatility. The wines were barrel-fermented, and aged in 73% new French oak for 16 months.
Bald Mountain, a neighbor of Mount Veeder, is situated in the Mayacamas Mountains on the western border of the Napa Valley. The south-facing vineyard sits at nearly 1600 feet above sea level, and offers stunning views of both the Sonoma and Napa Valleys, as well as of Marin's Mt. Tamalpais to the south. Cool sunshine is abundant throughout the growing season, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly while varietal character evolves completely.
| Varietal Composition: | 100% Chardonnay |
| Vineyards: | Bald Mountain |
| Production: | 695 cases |
| Harvest Date: | October 2 - 15, 2011 |
| Cooperage: | 73% new French oak: Rousseau, Damy, François Frères |
| Bottle Date: | March 11, 2013 |
| Release Date: | Scheduled for June 2013 |
| Retail Price (750ml): | $60/bottle |
2010 Moone-Tsai Napa Valley Chardonnay
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Our 2010 Bald Mountain Chardonnay presents a gorgeous nose of red pear, candied lemon peel, and dulce de leche. The creamy mouth is layered with crème brûlée and white peach, with the sweet vanilla and subtle nutmeg of high quality French oak extending long into the finish. Subtle oak-framing and well-balanced acidity gives the wine structure, elegance and versatility.
Bald Mountain, a neighbor of Mount Veeder, is situated in the Mayacamas Mountains on the western border of the Napa Valley. The south-facing vineyard sits at nearly 1600 feet above sea level, and offers stunning views of both the Sonoma and Napa Valleys, as well as of Marin's Mt. Tamalpais to the south. Cool sunshine is abundant throughout the growing season, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly while varietal character evolves completely.
| Varietal Composition: | 100% Chardonnay |
| Vineyards: | Bald Mountain |
| Production: | 495 cases |
| Harvest Date: | September 22, 2010 |
| Cooperage: | 50% new French oak: Rousseau, Damy, François Frères |
| Bottle Date: | April 18, 2012 |
| Release Date: | June 25, 2012 |
| Retail Price (750ml): | $60/bottle |