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Chardonnay - Livermore Valley

Chardonnay - Livermore Valley Wine Details
Price: $17.00 per bottle

Description: The grapes for this wine come from two vineyards located in the western end of Livermore Valley. Cooler air from the San Francisco Bay enters the valley here creating a microclimate which is cooler than most of the valley. This helps to slow the ripening and extend the time before harvest. The extra time the grapes spend on the vine intensify the flavor of the wine. The wine was barrel aged in older barrels to focus more on the fruit and less on the oak. Subtle oak complements flavors of melon and honey. Malolactic fermentation adds a delicate butter flavor to this classic chardonnay.




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