2008 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay
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2008 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay Montelena
90pts(IWC)Captivating aromas of apple, pear, fresh herbs, dried spices and flowers. Boasts very good density of texture and flavor intensity. Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
We made a few changes in the cellar this year by experimenting with our pressing programs in order to validate our existing protocols. We also aged a small percentage of the Chardonnay in stainless steel drums, rather than oak barrels, in order to bring in a “fruit reserve.” We undertook all of these steps to ensure that we are continuing to deliver Chardonnay with purity, complexity, and of the highest quality. Winery Notes
90pts(IWC)Captivating aromas of apple, pear, fresh herbs, dried spices and flowers. Boasts very good density of texture and flavor intensity. Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
We made a few changes in the cellar this year by experimenting with our pressing programs in order to validate our existing protocols. We also aged a small percentage of the Chardonnay in stainless steel drums, rather than oak barrels, in order to bring in a “fruit reserve.” We undertook all of these steps to ensure that we are continuing to deliver Chardonnay with purity, complexity, and of the highest quality. Winery Notes