2003 Tolosa Chardonnay (Library Wines) -- Tolosa Winery Shopping Cart -- Chardonnay Tolosa 2003

<H1>2003 Tolosa Chardonnay -- Tolosa Winery Shopping Cart</H1> $28.00 -- 92 points, Editors Choice in Wine Enthusiast Top 100 in 2005! <IMG SRC="https://store.nexternal.com/tolosa/images/03Chardonnaylabel.jpg" ALIGN=right ALT="2003 Tolosa Chardonnay" NAME="2003 Tolosa Chardonnay" BORDER=0 HSPACE=10> 2003 Estate Grown TOLOSA Chardonnay Varietal Composition: 100% Edna Ranch Chardonnay Appellation: Edna Valley Production: 1,838 cases Vineyard Information The close proximity to the Pacific ocean with it's cooling breezes and evening fog, makes for a long growing season, which allows extra hang-time, creating ideal conditions for our Estate Chardonnay. In 2003, the vintage produced low yields, concentrated berries, and high quality fruit. The blending of Dijon clones 76, 96 and the Tepesquet clone produced the perfect chemistry, creating the perfect balance of nuances that each of these clones imparts to the final blend. Winemaking & Cellar Information The grapes were whole cluster pressed, followed by a 24-hour cold settling period. 70% of the juice was racked into 60 gallon French oak barrels (30% new) while the remaining juice was racked into small stainless steel tanks. The seperate fermentation styles were used to emphasize the exceptional character of the Edna Ranch Estate Chardonnay. The final blend combining the two seperate treatments rendered a wine with bright focus, supple richness, and finesse. Analytical Information Alcohol: 14.5% T.A.: 6.5 g/L pH: 3.30 Brix at harvest: 24.6 Winemaker Notes Brilliant golden straw color. Aromatic complexity of honeyed citrus and regional minerality. Plush Meursault-like texture. Lemon drop and guava flavors lifted by well intergrated French oak. Wine Enthusiast Review "There’s something about certain Central Coast Chards that’s delicious, bright, pure in tangerine, papaya and honey, brilliant in acidity, and just so drinkable. This is one. It’s quite a wine, and at this price, a comparative value."- Wine Enthusiast <LI>SKU: 1156 Other products in the category <A HREF="http://store.tolosawinery.com/Category9" TITLE="Library Wines">Library Wines</A>: <LI><A HREF=http://store.tolosawinery.com/Product78 TITLE="Pinot Noir Vertical 4-pack ">Pinot Noir Vertical 4-pack </A> -- 1999-2002 Pinot Noir Vertical 4-pack <LI><A HREF=http://store.tolosawinery.com/Product80 TITLE="Syrah Vertical 4-pack ">Syrah Vertical 4-pack </A> -- 1999-2002 Syrah Vertical 4-pack <LI><A HREF=http://store.tolosawinery.com/Product79 TITLE="Chardonnay Vertical 4-pack ">Chardonnay Vertical 4-pack </A> -- 2001-2004 Chardonnay Vertical 4-pack <LI><A HREF=http://store.tolosawinery.com/Product74 TITLE="2001 Tolosa Pinot Noir">2001 Tolosa Pinot Noir</A> -- Aromatic notes of rose petal and black fruit leap out of the glass. <LI><A HREF=http://store.tolosawinery.com/Product73 TITLE="2002 Tolosa Pinot Noir">2002 Tolosa Pinot Noir</A> -- Brooding, floral, raspberry and cherry aroma with a hint of mocha. <LI><A HREF=http://store.tolosawinery.com/Product2 TITLE="2003 Tolosa Pinot Noir">2003 Tolosa Pinot Noir</A> -- 91 points Wine Enthusiast, Silver Medal SF Chronicle 2007 <LI><A HREF=http://store.tolosawinery.com/Product76 TITLE="2001 Tolosa Syrah">2001 Tolosa Syrah</A> -- Nice density of color, with aromas of spice, white pepper, violet and aged has given it a good texture. <LI><A HREF=http://store.tolosawinery.com/Product53 TITLE="2004 Tolosa Pinot Noir 750ml">2004 Tolosa Pinot Noir 750ml</A> -- Quintessential cool-climate Pinot Noir, with crushed rose petal, dried cherry and orange zest aromatics. <LI><A HREF=http://store.tolosawinery.com/Product21 TITLE="2003 Tolosa Syrah">2003 Tolosa Syrah</A> -- 92 points, Wine Enthusiast & Gold Medal in SF Chronicle 2007 <LI><A HREF=http://store.tolosawinery.com/Product3 TITLE="2004 Tolosa Chardonnay">2004 Tolosa Chardonnay</A> -- 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast <A HREF="http://store.tolosawinery.com" TITLE="Tolosa Winery Products">Tolosa Winery Products</A> <A HREF="http://www.tolosawinery.com">Tolosa Winery</A> Tolosa Winery <A HREF="http://www.nexternal.com" TITLE="ecommerce software">ecommerce software</A> powered by Nexternal