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Chardonnay HMR Estate 2002

Chardonnay HMR Estate 2002 Wine Details
Price: $30.00 per bottle

Description: The historic HMR Vineyard is located in the hills west of Paso Robles at an elevation of 1,700 feet. Five acres of chardonnay were planted in the late 1960s to validate the special Burgundian-like growing conditions. Just 17 miles from the Pacific Ocean, its unique microclimate benefits from cooling marine breezes. The rare fractured calcareous soils give the wine a complex element of terroir-focused flavors. With a distinct bouquet of flint and crushed stones, the quartz-like purity of the HMR Vineyard displays a persistent vibrancy. This is a complex, yet balanced wine, with elements of lemon zest and oak char nuancing the stony character.




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