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<h1>2007 Cold Creek Chardonnay -- Chateau Ste. Michelle Shopping Cart</h1>
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-- <i>exhibits aromas of apple and lemon with toast flavors on the finish.</i>
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<p><b>TASTING NOTES</b><br />“Cold Creek Chardonnay is typified by concentration and intensity from the 30-year-old vines and warmth of the site. This Chardonnay exhibits aromas of apple and lemon with toast flavors on the finish. The Cold Creek Chardonnay is our biggest Chardonnay with weight and body, but the 2007 also shows great balance and a restrained finish.”-<em>Bob Bertheau, Winemaker</em></p>
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<b>VINTAGE</b><li>The 2007 growing season was similar to the 2005 vintage – warm at the beginning and average temperatures throughout the rest of the season with excellent ripening conditions.</li>
<li>In May, two weeks before bloom, we saw a week of 100 degree temperatures. This heat spike lead to smaller canopy which allowed more light penetration and contributed to overall good flavor development in the fruit. The hot temperatures also resulted in smaller berries with<br />concentrated flavors.</li>
<li>Weather conditions during the summer and throughout harvest were ideal with mild to average temperatures.</li>
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<b>VINEYARDS</b><li>Planted in 1973, the south-facing Cold Creek Vineyard enjoys one of the longest and warmest growing seasons in Washington state’s Columbia Valley.</li>
<li>The low yielding old vines produce small clusters and small berries, resulting in intense varietal flavors.</li>
<li>The site’s weak, silty loam soils with low water holding capacity allow precise control of vine growth through drip irrigation and canopy management.te’s weak, silty loam soils with low water holding capacity allow precise control of vine growth through drip irrigation and canopy management.</li>
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<b>WINEMAKING</b><li>Winemaker Bob Bertheau’s goal is to craft soft, harmonious, integrated Chardonnays, while highlighting the power and concentration of Cold Creek fruit. <br /></li>
<li>More than half of the blend underwent natural fermentation for more interesting nuances and complexity.</li>
<li>Fermented in 55% new French oak barrels.</li>
<li>100% <i>sur lie</i> aged for nine months to integrate the fruit and oak flavors and provide a rich mouthfeel.</li>
<li>100% malolatic fermented for softness, balance and depth.</li>
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<b>TECHNICAL DATA</b><li>Alcohol: 14.2%</li>
<li>Total Acidity: 0.65g /100ml</li>
<li>pH 3.46</li>
<li>Blend: 100% Cold Creek Chardonnay</li>
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<b>FOOD PAIRINGS</b><li><b>Foods:</b> Seafood risotto, salmon, veal</li>
<li><b>Herbs:</b> Ginger, orange zest, tarragon</li>
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