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Oak Bay Grand Chardonnay

Oak Bay Grand Reserve Chardonnay Wine Details
Price: $16.99 per bottle

Description: Aromas of peaces and nectarines, with a touch of vanilla and cream display the restrained use of oak yet allow the tropical frit flavors to show through on this well balanced Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc Blend. Delicious served with a pork loin with a dried apricot stuffing.

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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