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Wine Details
Price:
$16.00 per bottle
Description:
Picked whole cluster, barrel fermented in French and Hungarian oak, and aged sur lies for 10 months. The wine underwent no malolactic fermentation, preserving the crisp acidity and fresh fruitiness of the grapes. Lush, tropical aromas of ripe banana, pear, citrus, honey, and a hint of hazelnut are set off by a trace of toasty oak on the nose. Tropical fruits erupt on the palate. An enticing blend of lemon, banana, pineapple, and passion fruit are balanced by a subtle vanilla and almond finish. An exceptionally smooth and elegant wine that evolves gracefully to a delicate refined finish. Enjoy slightly chilled. Bronze Medal ~ 2004 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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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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