2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay
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Only 840 cases produced - This wine is Kosher and has been produced according to Jewish dietary laws. |
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About this Napa Valley Kosher Chardonnay
WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Gold Medal
RATING: 90 points (Exceptional)
Home to a number of California's most acclaimed wineries and vineyards, the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley (OKD) is steeped in winegrowing history and tradition. Offering a perfect convergence of growing conditions, OKD has earned a reputation for producing an array of world-class wines, including Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
With its light sunflower hue and green apple, guava, and kiwi bouquet, our newest Chardonnay presents an integrated, melodious blending of bright apple, apricot, and pineapple, with a kiss of toasty oak. With one hundred percent malo-lactic fermentation yet light on the palete.
Food and wine
This long-finishing, solidly structured Chardonnay will work wonderfully with a range of fish and lighter game dishes. We suggest you pair the 2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay with Hanukah-Chanukah-Januca-Hanukkah-Menu--Latkes-and-Applesauce.
2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay
This wine is available for $16.80 plus shipping fees. 30% Discount only on Indie Winemakers. Free Shipping for case purchases.
States Hagafen ships to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Only 840 cases produced - This wine is Kosher and has been produced according to Jewish dietary laws. |
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Indie Winemakers' Tasting Notes
Our mission is to provide unbiased opinions of the wine being offered. These notes come from up to 10 guests who tasted this wine in a blind tasting format (wine is concealed so their identity is unknown). Why this format? Tasting blind completely throws out any hype associated with a certain winery, style, price point, etc; it forces the taster to accept what is in the glass without any predetermined notions.
Our tasters are not wine professionals, but a cross-representation of professions where the common denominator is our love for wine. We utilize Robert Parker's Glossary of Wine Terms to help write our comments. In addition, we utilize the aroma wheel to enhance our ability to describe the complexity of wine flavor.
Tasting Notes - 2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay
Our tasting notes include sight, aromatics and palate. For more information, see our
Tasting Techniques
- Sight: This wine is clear with a Light straw yellow hue. Some teardrops with no color variation.
- Aromatics: Fruity with green apple, slightly floral and a slight butter, butterscotch, and oak aroma.
- Palate: Very smooth soft mouthfeel, light to medium body with some richness; balanced. Nice wine that shows the youthful tendency toward freshness and simplicity; should gain complexity and harmony in a few months.
| Wine Profile Style |
| Light Bodied |
Medium Bodied |
Full Bodied |
| Drink Now (0-3 yrs) |
Will Age (3-5 yrs) |
Will Age (8-10 yrs) |
| Slightly Fruity |
Fruity |
Very Fruity |
| No Tannins |
Softer Tannins |
Heavier Tannins |
| Low Acidity |
Medium Acidity |
High Acidity |
| No Residual Sugar Dry |
Off Dry |
Sweet |
2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay
This wine is available for $16.80 plus shipping fees. 30% Discount only on Indie Winemakers. Free Shipping for case purchases.
States Hagafen ships to: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Only 840 cases produced - This wine is Kosher and has been produced according to Jewish dietary laws. |
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| Wine Technical Data |
| Blend |
100% Chardonnay |
| Appellation |
100% Napa Valley – Oak Knoll District |
| Harvest Dates |
September 11th, 2008 |
| Sugar at Harvest |
24.6 degrees Brix |
| Fermentation |
100% malo-lactic fermentation |
| Aging / Cooperage |
100% French oak (50% new) aged 12 months |
| Alcohol |
13.5% by volume |
| Acidity |
TA: 5.4, pH: 3.65 |
Technical Notes
About the Vineyards
Home to a number of California's most acclaimed wineries and vineyards, the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley (OKD) is steeped in winegrowing history and tradition. Offering a perfect convergence of growing conditions, OKD has earned a reputation for producing an array of world-class wines, including Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. A late frost and a dry and windy spring resulted in smaller yields. “The quantity is slightly lower than ’07 but quality is the best I’ve seen.”
About the Winery
HaGafen Cellars is located in the Napa Valley, in the heart of California's premier wine grape region. Less than a mile south of the famed Stags leap District and twenty yards from the Oak Knoll District--Napa's newest and most exciting of American Viticultural Areas--our well-drained soil is ideal for the growth and production of ripe and rich, intensely fruity small lot estate bottled wines.
Winemaker's Tasting Notes
With its light sunflower hue and green apple, guava, and kiwi bouquet, our newest Chardonnay presents an integrated, melodious blending of bright apple, apricot, and pineapple, with a kiss of toasty oak.
