Smith & Hook Masterpiece Chardonnay 1997
Chardonnay
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1997
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750ML
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Born as the Masterpiece Edition in 1996, the renamed Baroness Reserve from the 1997 vintage was one with a large crop of tremendous quality. This wine is 100% Chardonnay and only 907 cases were produced. Using a mix of new and 1 year old French Oak Barrels, this wine was made using the old world traditions of barrel fermentation, Sur Lies (leaving the wine on the lees), and constant stirring. As with the previous release from 1996, we have used a gold silk-screened label to reflect the elegance of this wine.
The Smith Ranch was a horse ranch for generations, while to the south, the Hooks raised cattle. We discovered these ranches in a search for the ideal place to grow Cabernet Sauvignon. The climate along the western slopes of the Santa Lucias was perfect, and the ranch had a beautiful view of the Salinas Valley. So in 1974, we purchased the two ranches and established the Smith & Hook Winery on the old Smith Ranch. We made our first Cabernet Sauvignon in 1979 and quickly developed a reputation for excellence. Hahn Estates represents a continuation of the Smith & Hook tradition of excellence in winemaking. The Hahns own over 1,400 acres of vineyards in Monterey County. Grapes from the different vineyards vary in character and style. With such versatility, we can create supple, accessible wines. In German, "Hahn" means "rooster," and for this reason, a rooster embellishes the Hahn Estates label.
VWD7242810_1997 Item# 28623