2005 Chardonnay, Otis Vineyard

Dry wine. This wine is 100% fermented in new oak. Otis Block 6 is a bigger style Chardonnay with tropical flavors balancing oak and vanilla nuances. Prominent are hazelnut and butterscotch flavors framed by crisp acidity and tasty oak.

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About This Wine:

Established in 1957 by Otis Harlan, Otis Vineyard is one of the most celebrated vineyards in Washington State. Located in the Yakima Valley on the lower slopes of the Rattlesnake Hills, Otis boasts some of the oldest vines in the state and cultivates several varietals of outstanding character including Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Columbia Winery’s longstanding relationship with Otis Vineyard began in 1979 and led to the Winery’s first single vineyard-designated wine with the 1981 release of Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Columbia Winery continues to create award-winning Otis Vineyard designated Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from this unique site.

Wine Profile:

Vintage:	2005
Wine Type:	Dry White Wine
Varietal:	Chardonnay
Appellation:	Yakima Valley, Washington State
Acid:	6.0 g/L
PH:	3.34
Aging:	8-9 months in French oak, 35% new barrels and 65% older barrels
Residual Sugar:	.1%
Alcohol %:	13.5

Tasting Notes:

The 2003 Otis Chardonnay has aromas of blended oak and ripe fruit. Well-integrated oak provides a smoky and toasty palate with nuances of Anjou pears, Asian pears, quince and brown spices (nutmeg). The wine has great structure and intensity.

Vineyard Notes:

2003 is recognized as one of the best vintages in Washington State history. An abundance of warm, sunny, rain-free days allowed the fruit to ripen perfectly. A cooler, dry autumn extended harvest through late October and produced good fruit intensity, structure and balanced acidity.

Production:

1000 cases produced

Other Notes:

100% Chardonnay Otis Vineyard, wine blended from Dijon clones clones 76, 96 & 352

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