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Wine Details
Price:
$22.00 per bottle
Description:
Grapes were whole cluster pressed, then fermented at 60º in Hungarian Oak barrels (30% new). Twice daily battonage was performed along with sur-lies aging for complexity, and 15% malolactic fermentation was allowed for depth and texture. Offering scintillating aromas of ripe pear, papaya, citrus and coconut, this wine delivers flavors of green apple, banana, and pineapple, with touches of honeysuckle and almond on a creamy, supple texture. Elegantly smooth and polished through a persistent finish. Delightfully drinkable! Enjoy slightly chilled.
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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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