2000 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.8%
Residual Sugar 7.5 g/L
pH 3.04
Total Acidity 9.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 80% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir
Classification North Coast appellation
Region North Coast
Harvest Dates 4 Aug 2000 to 28 Sep 2000
Sites County composition: 60% Napa, 20% Mendocino, 12% Sonoma, 8% Marin. Principal Chardonnay blocks: Tognetti and Schwarze in Napa, Rose in Mendocino, and Pacheco in Marin.
Fermentation Vessels Barrels for 38% of primary fermentation; bottle for secondary fermentation
Pressing Method Light Pressing
Bottling Date 23 Apr 2001
Disgorgement Date 23 Jul 2025
Production Details The grapes were hand-picked in the early morning and lightly pressed. Distinct barrel-fermented and malolactic-fermentation lots were blended before secondary fermentation in bottle, followed by 24 years of yeast contact en tirage in the Diamond Mountain caves. The release comprised 184 nine-liter cases, was released September 1, 2025, and was offered in 750 mL, 1.5 L and 3 L formats.
Tasting Notes Baked orange, glazed grapefruit, honey, toffee, toasted almond, lemon yogurt, orange creamsicle, peach cobbler, apple pie and gingersnap, with a creamy entry, coating weight and fresh acidity.
Producer Information
Website
Address
1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga, California 94515
Phone
+1 800 877 3623
Email
Owner
Davies Family
Cellarmaster
Jessica Koga, Sean Thompson, Hugh Davies