<H1>2007 Chenin Blanc -- Snoqualmie Vineyards Shopping Cart</H1>
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-- <I>The nose exhibits aromas of melon and pear with hints of ripe lemon. These flavors follow on the palate with a bright, fruit-forward finish. Serve with cheese or a spicy seafood entrée.</I>
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<p><b>TASTING NOTES</b><br />“The nose exhibits aromas of melon and pear with hints of ripe lemon. These<br />flavors follow on the palate with a bright, fruit-forward finish. Serve with cheese or a spicy seafood entrée.”-<em>Joy Andersen, Winemaker</em></p>
<p><b>VINTAGE</b> </p>
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<li>The 2007 growing season was very similar to the 2005 vintage – warm at the beginning and average temperatures throughout the rest of the season.</li>
<li>As with 2005, this vintage lacked rainfall from the start of the season, which led to smaller canopy growth and good, early fruit exposure.</li>
<li>Ripening conditions and temperatures were excellent and low wind was reported throughout the season.</li>
<li>Bud break occurred right on schedule and the onset of veraison was one week earlier than usual, an indication of a smaller crop with intense flavors and good sugar development.</li>
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<p><b>VINEYARDS</b><br /></p>
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<li>Fruit for Snoqualmie’s Chenin Blanc is sourced from premium Columbia Valley vineyards.</li>
<li>Columbia Valley vineyards lie in the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains and receive just 6-8 inches of rainfall annually.</li>
<li>Soils are deep and sandy with low water-holding capacity and are nutrient poor, which encourages fruit development rather than vine growth.</li>
<li>Warm, sunny days and cool evening temperatures create ideal conditions for intense aroma, flavor and acidity development in the ripening grapes.</li>
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<p><b>WINEMAKING</b> </p>
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<li>Chenin Blanc grapes were harvested on October 6, at the peak of ripeness.</li>
<li>After a gentle pressing, the fresh juice was inoculated with DV10 yeast to initiate fermentation, which lasted 12 days.</li>
<li>Fermentation temperatures were carefully maintained to preserve Chenin Blanc’s crisp, fruity characters.</li>
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<p><b>TECHNICAL DATA</b><br /><br />Alcohol: 12.5%<br />Total Acidity: 0.81g /100ml<br />pH: 3.01<br />Residual Sugar: 2.64g/100mL <br />Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc</p>
<p><b>FOOD PAIRINGS</b><br />Various cheeses<br />Scallop or shrimp entrées</p>
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<LI>SKU: 19316
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