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Wine Details
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There is a village called Chardonnay in the Maconnais in the southern portion of France’s burgundy region. Chardonnay most likely originated there and was spread throughout France by the monks. Earliest recorded reference to Chardonnay was 1330. Our Chardonnay grapes were acquired through leased grapes in several vineyards in the Yadkin Valley Appellation. From these grapes we developed our wine, which is 100% Chardonnay and is fermented in stainless steel only, with no oak. Wine produced is a light, crisp, slightly fruity finish which pairs well with salmon on the grille and chicken wrapped in bacon. The Chardonnay is also used in blending with the Chardonel and the blending of our Red Rita Rose.
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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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