Ruby Vineyard Chardonnay Laurelwood District 750ml
EXPERT NOTES
We pick early to retain natural acidity and freshness in the wine. The grapes are gently pressed as whole clusters, then the juice is left to settle for 24 hours. The wine then barrel ferments in stainless steel and French oak barrels. We battonage once or twice as primary fermentation slows, with monthly stirring until malolactic fermentation is complete. After spending one year in barrel, final elevage is in stainless steel.
WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES
Subtle stonefruit interplay with tropical notes on the palate while a distinct nutty and cream aromas jump out of the glass, this wine shows just why Oregon Chardonnay continues to set the standard for the category.
TECHNICAL CHART
Winery: Ruby Vineyard Class: Red Grape: Chardonnay Region: Oregon Country: Usa Packaging: Bottle
TASTE WINE
Look, Smell, Taste and Conclude
VISUAL
You can tell the age of the wine by the color in the glass, also if you look at the legs of the wine you can determine quality aspects
SMELL
When you first start smelling wine, think big to small. Are there fruits? Think of broad categories first, i.e. citrus, orchard, or tropical fruits in whites or, when tasting reds, red fruits, blue fruits, or black fruits. Getting too specific or looking for one particular note can lead to frustration
The Grape
The grape variety is very important to understand a wine.
Grape varieties are considered the most important factor in differentiating a wine
IN YOUR TONGUE
You will be able to perceive that the flavor runs throughout the mouth. You will notice how it runs along the sides, which indicates that it is a quality wine due to its structure.
