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CHARDONNAY 2005
Our Chardonnay was chilled and pressed immediately after crush, cold fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged in premium French and American barrels. Soft citrus flavors abound with the classic buttery oak expected from a handcrafted Chardonnay. Best enjoyed with a slight chill and paired with spicy fish or fowl entres, but stands out alone as well.
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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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