2007 Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay (H3 (Horse Heaven Hills)) -- Columbia Crest Winery Shopping Cart -- Chardonnay Hills Heaven Horse 2007

<h1>2007 Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay -- Columbia Crest Winery Shopping Cart</h1> $14.99 -- ... a seductive, creamy vanilla finish ... <img src="https://store.nexternal.com/ccw/images/H3Chard-label.jpg" align="right" alt="2007 Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay" name="2007 Horse Heaven Hills Chardonnay" border="0" hspace="10" /> <div>Tasting Notes </div> <div>"Aromatics of slight mineral, apple, pear and caramelized sugar open this elegant, medium-bodied Chardonnay.  The balanced palate of pineapple and coconut leads to a seductive, creamy vanilla finish."</div> <div> – Ray Einberger, Winemaker</div> <div> </div> <div>Growing Season</div> <ul> <li>The mild winter allowed the vines to remain in good shape throughout the cold months. </li> <li>In May, one to two weeks before bloom, temperatures spiked to 100 degrees for about a week.  </li> <li>The heat spike led to a smaller canopy which allowed for more light penetration, and contributed to good flavor development in the fruit. The hot temperatures also contributed to smaller berries with concentrated flavors. </li> <li>During fruit set the weather conditions were favorable and the summer saw mild to average temperatures. </li> <li>Veraison started 10 days ahead of average. </li> <li>At the beginning of harvest, temperatures were moderate, and September weather was ideal for harvest. </li> </ul> <div>Vineyards </div> <ul> <li>The Horse Heaven Hills vineyards are located east of the Cascade Mountain range. Up to 14,000 feet high, the mountains effectively block eastward-moving wet weather systems from the Pacific Ocean. </li> <li>The terrain consists of south-facing slopes that provide excellent sun exposure for grape ripening, and good air drainage which protects the vineyards during the winter months.  </li> <li>Well-drained, sandy soils have low fertility and low water-holding capacity, allowing precise control of vine growth patterns.  </li> <li>Strong wind patterns, which are unique to Horse Heaven Hills, reduce canopy size and density, create better sun exposure, and contribute to even ripening by moderating temperature extremes.  </li> </ul> Vinification  <ul> <li>Whole berry Chardonnay from select vineyards was pressed, the juice was held at 50 degrees in stainless steel tanks for two days. </li> <li>40% of the grapes were barrel fermented in new American and French oak, and 30% in older oak barrels to create complexity and maintain the fruit integrity.  </li> <li>30% of the juice was fermented in stainless steel to retain the minerality and fruit-forward elegance of the fruit, characterizes unique to the Horse Heaven Hills region. </li> <li>·Various yeasts were used at fermentation; the wines were then inoculated for malolactic fermentation. </li> <li>All barrels were hand-stirred weekly for six to nine months.  </li> <li>Blending occurred pre-bottling.             </li> </ul> <div>Technical Specifications Vineyards: Horse Heaven Hills  </div> <div>Harvest Date: September 21, 2007 </div> <div>Blend: 100% Chardonnay </div> <div>Fermentation: 16-20 days </div> <div>Alcohol: 13.8% </div> <div>Total acidity: 0.54 g/mL </div> <div>pH: 3.45</div> <pre></pre> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"> <li>SKU: 19368</li> </ul> Other products in the category <a href="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Category12" title="H3 (Horse Heaven Hills)">H3 (Horse Heaven Hills)</a>: <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product103" title="2007 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Cabernet Sauvignon">2007 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Cabernet Sauvignon</a> -- "... a perfect balance of earthy tannins, great focus in the mid-palate and a soft, smooth cocoa finish."</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product105" title="2007 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Les Chevaux Red Wine">2007 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Les Chevaux Red Wine</a> -- "... a lingering finish with hints of fruit and cocoa notes ..." </li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product107" title="2007 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Merlot">2007 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Merlot</a> -- 91 Points — Wine Spectator "...entices the nose with spicy blackberry aromas and then explodes across the palate with slight dusty, earthy, and rich berry notes..." </li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product108" title="2008 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Chardonnay">2008 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Chardonnay</a> -- 90 Points and Smart Buy — Wine Spectator "A balanced palate of fruit and French oak leads to a seductive, creamy vanilla finish."</li></ul> <ul style="padding-left: 15px"><li> <a href="http://store.columbiacrest.com/Product106" title="2008 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Pinot Gris">2008 H3 (Horse Heaven Hills) Pinot Gris</a> -- "Succulent and juicy white fruit flavors finish with a hint of tartness, reminiscent of fresh green apples." </li></ul> <a href="http://store.columbiacrest.com" title="Columbia Crest Winery Products">Columbia Crest Winery Products</a> <a href="http://www.columbia-crest.com">Columbia Crest Winery</a> Columbia Crest Winery <a href="http://www.nexternal.com" title="shopping cart">shopping cart</a> powered by Nexternal


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