Reviews & Ratings

2005 Stonehedge Winery Chardonnay "Terroir Select – Old Oak Ranch"

Winery: Stonehedge Winery

Vintage: 2005

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Terroir Select – Old Oak Ranch"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Lucia Highlands

State or country: CA

Price: $14

Cases produced: 2,460

KWG Score: 88 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: March 13, 2008

Wine Review: This rich yellow Chardonnay opens with a lemon like bouquet with notes of buttered popcorn and banana. On the palate, this wine is round, creamy, with apple, pineapple, and other citrusy influences. The finish is dry and a bit subtle. The wine is a very nice everyday offering, Theresa really enjoyed it each time we tried it over a couple of days. We felt the wine would pair nicely with many foods and particularly well with sharp cheddar cheese and crackers. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: This wine is the result of marriage of 2 lots,(50-50) one of which has completed Malolactic fermentation and one which has not. Malolactic fermentation brings the wholeness and buttery character, and the non malolactic brings bright fruit and structure. The result is a supreme balance that could keep the most snobbish wine drinker happy.

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