Raymond (california) Chardonnay Recipe
Mild fresh apple, white flower, vanillin aromas and flavors
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Flavor Notes
Method
Winemaking Process
- 1
Harvesting the Grapes
Harvest the California Chardonnay grapes at their peak ripeness.
- 2
Crushing and Pressing
Crush the grapes and press them to extract the juice.
- 3
Fermentation
Add yeast to the juice and allow it to ferment for about 2-3 weeks at controlled temperatures.
- 4
Malolactic Fermentation
Introduce malolactic bacteria to soften the wine and create a creamy texture.
- 5
Aging
Age the wine in oak barrels for 6-12 months to develop the vanillin aroma.
- 6
Bottling
After aging, filter and bottle the wine, adding sulfites for preservation.
- 7
Tasting
Allow the wine to rest for a month before tasting to let the flavors meld.
