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Description
America's #1 selling Chardonnay for 30 years and counting! It's no wonder Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay is our most popular release. Handcrafted in small vineyard lots throughout the entire winemaking process, our grapes are from California’s cool, coastal growing regions. Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay is fruit-forward, divinely complex, approachable and exceptionally food-friendly.
Tropical flavors such as pineapple, mango and papaya, with citrus notes. Aromas of vanilla and honey. A hint of toasted oak and butter.
- APPELLATION: California
- COMPOSITION: 100% Chardonnay
- T.A.: 0.69g/100ml
- PH: 3.41
- ALC %: 13.5%
Vintage may vary.
WINEMAKING
Crafted in small vineyard lots throughout the entire winemaking process. Whole cluster pressed to retain the fresh fruit qualities without the bitterness from stems and seeds. Fermented and aged in French and American oak barrels for richness, toastiness and complexity. Sur lie aging with monthly battonage (lees stirring) for our signature velvety texture and creamy flavor.
Aged 7 months in French (5% new) and American oak (7% new). Barrel fermented and sure lie: 92%
VINEYARDS
Grown in California’s cool coastal vineyards. Monterey County provides citrus and lime flavors. Santa Barbara County imparts mango and pineapple flavors. Mendocino County imparts green apple notes. Sonoma County adds ripe pear flavors.
Growing Regions: 42% Monterey County, 34% Santa Barbara County, 20% Mendocino County, 4% Sonoma County
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