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Wine Details
Price:
$19.00 per bottle
Description:
In 2003 the grapes of the two Chardonnay clones on Tenuta's property were separated and fermented apart from each other, to allow room to play and blend and so bring even more complexity. Wine was also allowed to undergo only 50% malo-lactic fermentation, which resulted in even more pronounced ripe, citrussy fruit. This is the first bottling - wine spent 10 months in oak (mostly new French, 20%, with about 10% American).
A very yummy mouthfeel. Smooth, creamy, ripe citrus flavors.
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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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