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Wine Details
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Description:
The 2001 Rochioli and Allen Chardonnay displays a full range of fruit and floral aromas: lemon, apple, pineapple, pear and jasmine. The fruit aromas combine in appealing ways with toasty oak and fermentation contributions. The combinations result in aromas of lemon meringue and toasted coconut. Flavors follow with citrus, apple and pineapple delivered with a full and soft mouthfeel. A long, mineral finish and lasting acidity come from the inherent quality of fruit from these companion vineyards. Subtle and interesting combinations of fruit and oak, nice mouthfeel and balance are the attributes that I seek in winemaking. In that sense, the 2001 Rochioli and Allen Chardonnay is one of my personal favorites of the wines I've made.
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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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