Chardonnay

2008 Chardonnay

by Barnard Griffin

This wine is available for purchase in our Wine Shop

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Vintage Notes

Fragrant tangerine and lime with discreet wood-spice notes. Mouthful of explosive fruit flavors that go on and on. Absolutely gorgeous Chardonnay! Could be very exciting with poultry or white-sauced pasta dishes.

More Information

For additional information, view this wine in the trade section, or purchase it through our wineshop

Wine Making

19% barrel fermented in French oak

Vineyards

Caroway Vineyard (Columbia Valley), Sagemoor Vineyard (Columbia Valley),

Conner Lee Vineyard (Columbia Valley), Arete Vineyard (Columbia Valley),

Lonesome Spring Ranch (Yakima Valley), Crawford Vineyard (Yakima Valley),

Balcome & Moe Vineyard (Columbia Valley), Kiona Vineyards (Red Mountain)

Vintage

2008 was a growing season with substantial differences from the previous sequence of vintages. The total heat units were nearly on the average but the timing was quite delayed. A cool late spring was followed by a generally moderate, temperate summer. Harvest commenced almost two weeks later than in recent vintages and almost all varieties retained considerable natural acidity and developed generous varietal character. Autumn in our contract vineyards was warm and long and allowed for maturity in late season varieties without excesses of sugar and alcohol in the wines.

2009 Reserve

Rose of Sangiovese

A dry Sangiovese Rose tour de force! Boasts a range of complex flavors built around racy strawberry and tart orange with hints of melon rind and peach. Impresses because of its perfect balance between rich, concentrated flavors and mouthwatering acidity. Very food friendly, but also well suited for hot summer day sipping by the pool or on the deck. In the last five years, our Roses have garnered four best of class, one best of show and several gold awards at top wine competitions in the United States and Canada. Taste for yourself why each new vintage of Barnard Griffin Rose is awaited with such anticipation!

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2007 Reserve

Petit Verdot

Offers embracing aromas of vanilla, mocha and clove with menthol and leather accents. The dense, well-concentrated character boasts an exotic core of high-toned pomegranate, candied orange peel and subtle sassafras flavors. Be creative in your food pairings with this impressive, young red. Spicy Greek cuisine anyone?