2010 North Coast Chardonnay – $30
Vineyard Location: North Coast - Russian River
Harvest Date: September 2010
Alcohol: 13.8
pH: 3.47
Total Acidity: .56
Residual Sugar: .16g/100ml
Cooperage: 97% Barrel Aged 6 months (40% New French Oak, 60% Used) 3% Stainless Steel Fermented
Winemaker's Comments
Aromas of vanilla, butterscotch, light mineral notes & clove with a palate of carmelized apples, honeydew, citrus zest & light caramel. This wine finishes with subtle walnut, tangerine & smooth vanilla bean.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is by far the most widely planted grape crop in California, comprising over 40% of all white varieties crushed in the state in 2000. Chardonnay dominates not only California’s cooler, coastal, quality wine regions, but also its hot, dry, bulk-producing areas.
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.
Preferred Pricing
1 case: 20% off,
2 cases: 30% off,
3 - 4 cases: 40% off,
5 + cases: 50% off
Wine club members are given an additional 5% off on all purchases.
