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Wine Details
Price:
$11.00 per bottle
Description:
Complex, bright aromas of citrus, stone fruits, and spicy oakiness. Full bodied, yet kept lively by the underlying acidity. The oak influence becomes evident on the palate as a subtle smokiness married to the creamier aspects of the flavor profile, with just a hint of toast on the finish. Still youthful, this Chardonnay should open fully within the next six months to further reveal the intense stone fruit and citrus character that has been its hallmark.
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Varietal Definition
Chardonnay:
Chardonnay is by far the most widely planted grape crop in California and dominates California’s cooler, coastal, quality wine regions. The natural varietal ‘taste and smell’ of Chardonnay is surprisingly unfamiliar to many wine drinkers, as its true character is often guised with dominating winemaking signatures. Chardonnay’s rather subdued primary fruit characteristics lean toward the crisp fruitiness of apples, pears and lemon, but the variety’s full body is capable of supporting a host of complementary characteristics, such as oak, butter and vanilla. Regardless of what is the appropriate style for Chardonnay, the varietal continues to dominate vineyard plantings in every corner of the world. Close attention to clonal selection has made this broad geographic and climactic range of Chardonnay viable in thoughtful viticultural hands.
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