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| yAppellationz |
Hokushin District, Nagano-Prefecture |
| yVarietyz |
Chardonnay 100% |
| yTrellis Systemz |
cane and spurs pruning with Vertical Shooting Position trellis |
| yAverage Age of Vinez |
12 years |
| yVine Densityz |
3,300 vines/ha |
| yAverage Yieldz |
6t/ha |
| yHarvestz |
from late September to late October |
| yFermentationz |
for 14-25 days at 18-24 in small barrels |
| yAgingz |
under small barrel-aging on the lees(73% new) |
| yAlcohol Contentz |
13.0 % |
| yTotal Acidityz |
5.7 g / L as tartaric acid |
| yResidual Sugarz |
less than 2.0g/L |
| yProductionz |
2,808 bottles |
yVintagez
The cumulative sunshine hours were rather low during July and August due to cloudy weather. The temperature however was warm, and rainfall was below average, except for August, allowing the grapes to grow satisfactorily. We harvested the grapes for this wine between the end of September and the middle of October, which was relatively later than average. Because each section matured differently according to the altitude, this year we picked the grapes according to their degree of maturity. |
yTasting Commentsz
Although it is not fully open, a creamy, fragrant aroma of yellow peach, pineapple,
toast, caramel, and chestnut drift up to the nose. An abundant fruitiness and
pleasant acidity come together in a harmonious balance. On the palate this wine
shows a rich and oily mouthfeel, with a sweet and toasty flavor of vanilla-flavored
caramel lingering on the aftertaste. Enjoy this wine at an easy pace with savory
and creamy foods, such as butter sauted boneless chicken leg, prawn tempura (Japanese
style deep-fry: kuruma ebi prawn), and pasta with cream sauce, with crispy small-fry
toppings. (Comment on August 2004) |
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