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Wine Facts Listing
Chateau Frank Brut 2004
Dr. Frank Fleur de Pinot Noir
Dr. Frank Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Chateau Frank Célèbre
Dr. Frank Cabernet (NV)
Chateau Frank Blanc de Noirs 2002
Salmon Run Chardonnay 2008
Chateau Frank Blanc de Blancs 2002
Dr. Frank Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Salmon Run Pinot Noir 2008
Dr. Frank Lemberger 2008
Salmon Run Coho Red
Dr. Frank Gewürztraminer 2008
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Dr. Frank Chardonnay Reserve 2008
Dr. Frank 2005 Riesling Reserve
Salmon Run Rainbow Rose
Salmon Run Cold Brook White 2009
Dr. Frank Rkatsiteli 2008
Dr. Frank Chardonnay 2007
Dr. Frank Cuvee d'Amour 2008
Dr. Frank Cabernet Franc 2008
Dr. Frank Late Harvest Bunch Select Riesling 2008
Dr. Frank Pinot Noir 2007
Salmon Run Riesling 2009
Dr. Frank Pinot Gris 2007
Dr. Frank Dry Rosé 2006
Dr. Frank Merlot 2008
Salmon Run Meritage 2007
Dr. Frank Reserve Gewürztraminer 2009
Chateau Frank 1999 Prestige Cuvée Brut
Chateau Frank Célèbre Rosé
Dr. Frank Dry Riesling 2008
Dr. Frank Semi Dry Riesling 2009
Salmon Run Chardonnay 2008
VINIFICATION:
2008 was a vintage that favors white cool climate varieties with cool and moist growing conditions during both Summer and Fall. The Chardonnay grapes were picked early October with good ripeness. The grapes were crushed, pressed and the juice was cold settled. Close to half of the volume was fermented in predominantly French oak barrels and the rest was fermented in stainless steel tanks. This practice makes the Salmon Run Chardonnay lighter, fruitier with a less oak dominated character. The Chardonnay was blended, cold stabilized, filtered and adjusted for bottling.
ANALYSIS:
DESCRIPTION:
The 2008 bottling presents the green gold hue typical of cool-climate Chardonnay. The floral and fruity bouquets of this wine, with mineral and toasty elements, are in harmony with this style of Chardonnay. The aromas of pineapple, pear and watermelon on the nose give way to a supple texture with good fruit concentration, vibrant acidity and a clean finish. This Chardonnay exemplifies the food friendly style that we strive for at Dr. Frank's with good acidity, integrated and not overwhelming oak, moderate alcohol and a wine not dominated by the malolactic character.
Alcohol: 12.4%
Acidity: .71g/100ml
pH: 3.22
Sugar: 0.7%
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Acidity: .71g/100ml
pH: 3.22
Sugar: 0.7%
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