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    Wset L3 2022 Usa 3

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    The producer might choose malolactic fermentation (MLF) for their Russian River Valley Chardonnay to lower the wine's high acidity, which is common in wines from the cool climate region. MLF transforms malic acid into softer lactic acid, creating a rounder and creamier texture that balances the fruit flavors. It also makes the wine more stable for longer aging, potentially developing more complex flavors through barrel maturation. Employing MLF allows the producer to make a wine with rich, complex flavors that cater to consumer preferences and demand, commanding a higher price.

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    The producer might choose malolactic fermentation (MLF) for their Russian River Valley Chardonnay to lower the wine's high acidity, which is common in wines from the cool climate region. MLF transforms malic acid into softer lactic acid, creating a rounder and creamier texture that balances the fruit flavors. It also makes the wine more stable for longer aging, potentially developing more complex flavors through barrel maturation. Employing MLF allows the producer to make a wine with rich, complex flavors that cater to consumer preferences and demand, commanding a higher price.

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    The producer might choose malolactic fermentation (MLF) for their Russian River Valley Chardonnay to lower the wine's high acidity, which is common in wines from the cool climate region. MLF transforms malic acid into softer lactic acid, creating a rounder and creamier texture that balances the fruit flavors. It also makes the wine more stable for longer aging, potentially developing more complex flavors through barrel maturation. Employing MLF allows the producer to make a wine with rich, complex flavors that cater to consumer preferences and demand, commanding a higher price.

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    Wset L3 2022 Usa 3

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    The producer might choose malolactic fermentation (MLF) for their Russian River Valley Chardonnay to lower the wine's high acidity, which is common in wines from the cool climate region. MLF transforms malic acid into softer lactic acid, creating a rounder and creamier texture that balances the fruit flavors. It also makes the wine more stable for longer aging, potentially developing more complex flavors through barrel maturation. Employing MLF allows the producer to make a wine with rich, complex flavors that cater to consumer preferences and demand, commanding a higher price.

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    Explain why the producer of an outstanding quality Chardonnay from Russian River Valley AVA might
    choose to use malolactic fermentation.
    1. lower the acidity level. Russian River Valley is located in Sonoma county, it is greately influenced by cool
    sea breezes and fogs through Petaluma Gap.
    Cool climate often helps retain high acidity and herbaceous aromas in chardonnay if MLF is prevented. MLF
    is a process in which the malic acid is transformed to lactic acid, thus the acidity level is greatly decreased.
    2. create a round and balanced texture. Through MLF, the acidity level is reduced and lactic acid is softer
    and rounder than malic acid, thus much more creamy, buttery flavors are created to match the fruit
    flavors.
    3.the potential to age further. MLF creates a round and balanced wine which is more stable for further
    ageing especially in oak barrels. Meanwhile, Maturation in oak barrels leads to complex flavors.
    4. price and consumer preference.
    Chardonnay with MLF or oak matured has various and complex flavors than those easy-drinking wines, and
    the price is often much higher considering the sophisticated winemaking process. Moreover, some
    consumers particularly American consumers prefer rich flavored chardonnay. By employing MLF,
    winemakers can cater to buyers' tastes and meet market demand

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