Hand Craft Wines Land at CSWS
From: handcraftwines.com/
October 31, 2011
The Hand Craft label is brand new at CSWS and it is not just a Hot Topic with the staff, it is a Hot Ticket. At $13.99, these wines are remarkable. We also have Hand Craft in Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.
CHARDONNAY
Pour a glass and enjoy the lovely floral and honey aromatics with soft hints of lemon zest, green apple and toasty oak. Then savor a sip as you taste bright citrus, peach, honey, pear and creamy marshmallow flavors. This medium bodied wine is balanced with good acidity—making it refreshing by itself or perfect with food. The rich and juicy finish provides the perfect end to this delightful wine.
Complete Tasting Notes
Vintage 2010
Appellation: California
86% Chardonnay, 7% Viognier, 5% Chenin Blanc, 2% Malvasia Bianca
Alcohol: 13.5% | Oak: 90% French & 10% American
Aging: 4-6 months, 50/50 Oak and Stainless Steel
Fermentation: 34% Malolactic | pH: 3.40
Total Acid: 0.53 g/100ml | Brix at harvest: 23°-24.5°
PINOT NOIR
Gorgeous cherry, vanilla and strawberry aromas are followed by ripe black cherry, sweet spice, vanilla and chocolate flavors. This medium bodied wine is elegant, supple, smooth and balanced--delicious by itself or perfect with food. The finish is soft and lingering with a perfect integration of structure, fruit and spice.
Complete Tasting Notes
Vintage: 2010
Appellation: California
Varietal Composition: 76% Pinot Noir,
9% Tempranillo, 6% Petit Verdot, 6% Sangiovese,
3% Petite Sirah
Brix at harvest: 24.0° | Total Acid: 0.53 g/100ml
pH: 3.50 | Aging: 3-6 months in oak
Oak: Combination of French & American
Alcohol: 13.5%
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