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Chardonnay "Cuvée Natalie" Sonoma Valley Estate

Reserve Chardonnay "Cuvée Natalie" Sonoma Valley Estate Wine Details
Price: $45.00 per bottle

Description: From the day of harvest we knew this Chardonnay would be exquisite. The loose, child's-fist sized clusters have yielded up intense, elegant flavors. The nose offers notes of spicy vanilla, hay, pineapple and sweet, well-integrated oak. The palate weight is the richest to date, spreading into crème brulée and wildflower honey. The long velvety smooth finish is enhanced by the framing acidity and wet stone character of the Dijon clones. Even with the terrific richness, the acids provide balance to allow this wine to be consumed quite easily either with food or on its own. The 2002 Natalie is drinkable now, but should only improve over the next five years with proper cellaring.




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