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According to winemaker Erin Green, 2003 featured inconsistent ripeness, with the grapes possessing less buffering weight and viscosity to support the tannins than they had in 2002, with the result that the tannins are less sweet and "more papery."The spring rains in 2003 triggered lots of early vegetative growth, noted Green, and it was necessary to stop watering the vines.With the heat spikes of September, the sugars went up ahead of skin maturity.Vintage 2002, in comparison, is in the gloriously ripe style of 1997, she added.Green pointed out that she likes weight and viscosity in both her red wines and white."I like the density of jam but not the cooked side of jam."For his own part, Jayson Pahlmeyer prefers what he calls "industrial-strength wines." Incidentally, Pahlmeyer's property in the SonomaCoast appellation is on track to produce its first commercial pinot noir in 2005.Michel Rolland began consulting for Pahlmeyer with the 2004 vintage.

From Focus on California's North Coast (May 2005) by Stephen Tanzer

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2003 Chardonnay Napa Valley

Release Price: $70

Color: White

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