Rockbridge Vineyard
Dashiell Chardonnay - 1997

Composition:
	Chardonnay       Albemarle County, VA	70%
	Chardonnay       Loudoun County, VA	30%
Aging:
	100% barrel-fermented and aged sur lies for 10 months in 20% new American oak and 10% new French oak. Bottled in July 1998.
Quantity:
	249 cases

Style notes at release:
	A cooler vintage brought about firm acidity and bright fruit. These qualities are integrated with subtle toasty oak yielding a stylish wine.