Anaba Misunderstanding
"Sure buddy, we've got two Anaba chardonnays. Would you prefer the Wente Clone?"
"Wad?"
"They're both Sonoma Valley Chardonnays, but the Wente Clone is a little deeper and more complex, while the other is crisp and refreshing."
"Naw naw. I juss wann anaba beew."
"I'm not sure if Anaba has a wine named 'Beew.'"
"Naw! Beeeew! Beeeewr."
"Beer?"
"Yeb. Anaba beew, pwease."
"Anaba doesn't make beer. It's a winery!"
"I don wan wine. I wan anaba beew."
"And I'm telling you Anaba doesn't brew beer, friend!"
"I hab a dendiss appoinmem."
"Sorry?"
"A dendiss. He pewed my teef. He gabe me novogain."
"A tendril poured you heat and gave you no vacay? I wonder if you've had enough."
"Ow!"
"What happened?"
"I hewt my taith."
"Oh, so you want a mai tai now? You got it."
Features
This unoaked Chardonnay has intense aromas of green apple, key lime, and crisp pears emanate from this wine. The full-bodied palate is complemented by flavors of baked apples, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. This wine is luscious and rich, with intriguing aromas of orange marmalade and crisp Fuji apples.
2009 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 750ml 2-Pack
Intense aromas of pineapple, limestone minerals, cinnamon, and nutmeg emanate from this wine. The full-bodied palate is dense with notes of lemon custard and a luscious vanilla flavor. This Chardonnay also boasts an intriguing mineral quality, which is what Anaba likes about wines produced from the Sonoma Coast. A crisp, clean character perfectly balances the richness of the fruit, proving a seamless wine of depth. Enjoy now through 2020.
Specs
2009 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Wente Clone 750ml 2-Pack- Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
- Clones: Wente, 95, 76
- Appellation: Sonoma Coast
- Vineyards; Gap's Crown, Denmark Vineyards, Bellflower and Windsor Oaks
- Harvest Dates: 9/28-10/6
- Brix: 23.3-23.7
- pH: 3.3-3.55
- TA: 5.2-6.4
- Alcohol: 14.2
- Fermentation/Aging: Whole Cluster Pressed, 100% Stainless Steel Fermentation (No MLF). Aged neutral French oak 11 months.
- Cases produced: 201
This 2009 Chardonnay comes from Denmark Vineyard in the Southeastern foothills of the Sonoma Coast appellation. The soils from this site translate their mineral richness to their wines, making this wine a perfect candidate for Anaba's unoaked Chardonnay bottling.
2009 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 750ml 2-Pack
- Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
- Clones: Wente, 95, 76
- Appellation: Sonoma Coast
- Vineyards: Gap’s Crown, Denmark Vineyards, Bellflower and Windsor Oaks.
- Harvest Dates: 9/28-10/6
- Brix: 23.3-23.7
- pH: 3.3-3.55
- TA: 5.2-6.4
- Alcohol: 14.2
- Fermentation/Aging: Whole Cluster Pressed, 60% Stainless Steel Fermentation (MLF-), 40% French Oak Fermentation, 22% of these barrels were new. Aged sur lees for 11 months.
- Cases produced: 939
This fruit was hand-harvested early in the morning to ensure the coldest juice possible and came into the winery in exceptional condition and was whole cluster pressed. 60% of the fruit was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 50 degrees without malolactic fermentation. 40% of the wine was barrel fermented, its lees stirred for 10 weeks post fermentation. Barrel fermented wine went through malolactic fermentation. This partial malolactic fermentation helps the wine retain its acidity and freshness. The wine spent 11 months in 100% French oak barrels, 22% of which were new. The preferred barrel coopers include Francois Freres, Sirugue, and Taransaud.
Specs
2009 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, Wente Clone 750ml 2-Pack- Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
- Clones: Wente, 95, 76
- Appellation: Sonoma Coast
- Vineyards; Gap's Crown, Denmark Vineyards, Bellflower and Windsor Oaks
- Harvest Dates: 9/28-10/6
- Brix: 23.3-23.7
- pH: 3.3-3.55
- TA: 5.2-6.4
- Alcohol: 14.2
- Fermentation/Aging: Whole Cluster Pressed, 100% Stainless Steel Fermentation (No MLF). Aged neutral French oak 11 months.
- Cases produced: 201
This 2009 Chardonnay comes from Denmark Vineyard in the Southeastern foothills of the Sonoma Coast appellation. The soils from this site translate their mineral richness to their wines, making this wine a perfect candidate for Anaba's unoaked Chardonnay bottling.
2009 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 750ml 2-Pack
- Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
- Clones: Wente, 95, 76
- Appellation: Sonoma Coast
- Vineyards: Gap’s Crown, Denmark Vineyards, Bellflower and Windsor Oaks.
- Harvest Dates: 9/28-10/6
- Brix: 23.3-23.7
- pH: 3.3-3.55
- TA: 5.2-6.4
- Alcohol: 14.2
- Fermentation/Aging: Whole Cluster Pressed, 60% Stainless Steel Fermentation (MLF-), 40% French Oak Fermentation, 22% of these barrels were new. Aged sur lees for 11 months.
- Cases produced: 939
This fruit was hand-harvested early in the morning to ensure the coldest juice possible and came into the winery in exceptional condition and was whole cluster pressed. 60% of the fruit was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 50 degrees without malolactic fermentation. 40% of the wine was barrel fermented, its lees stirred for 10 weeks post fermentation. Barrel fermented wine went through malolactic fermentation. This partial malolactic fermentation helps the wine retain its acidity and freshness. The wine spent 11 months in 100% French oak barrels, 22% of which were new. The preferred barrel coopers include Francois Freres, Sirugue, and Taransaud.
Vendor Details
Anaba Wines
- Founded:
- 2003
- Owner:
- John Sweazey
- Location:
- Sonoma, CA
Sales Stats
- Speed to First Woot:
- 9m 1.444s
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