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In 1968, Eugene Trefethen had the foresight to purchase 600 acres of land in the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The land was littered with walnut, pear and plum trees, as well Read More...
as old vineyards and the rundown relic of 19th century wine-production that was the Eschol winery. Eugene and his wife Katie, along with their son John and daughter Carla, and John’s wife Janet, began the arduous task of replanting the overgrown vineyards. The upshot is that Trefethen Vineyards has been producing quality wines from estate grown fruit since 1973 and fame has rightfully followed. Intimate knowledge of the vines is a biggie in winemaking, no two ways about it, and not a single purchased grape has ever been used in the production of Trefethen. Along with practices such as harvesting at night to retain more of the fruit character, sustainable viticulture to protect the nutrient balance in the soil, and gentle gravity-flow transfer of the grapes and juice once in the winery, there’s the aspect of location, location, location. The Oak Knoll district is famous for the cool winds and maritime influences that roll through the vineyards each evening – perfect for Chardonnay. This bottling is classic Trefethen. Eschewing new oak and using only partial malolactic fermentation, the oak/butter component makes for a nice accent instead of being the punchline. Beguiling notes of apple, peach, candied citrus and spices on the bouquet are reiterated on the palate along with tropical nuances and a refreshing minerality.
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Shows off an array of smoky, toasty oak, then fills in the gaps with ripe pear, apple and citrus notes. Ends with a clean aftertaste and an echo of toasty oak.
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WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - “The 2011 Chardonnay is scented of grapefruit, fresh peaches and white blossoms with a hint of toastiness. Medium-bodied, it Read More...
offers a good concentration of expressive stone fruit flavors with just a touch of oak, lingering with a long refreshingly crisp citrusy finish. Drink it now through 2016+."
Want a great New World Chardonnay that is balanced, suffused with minerals and aromatics rather than tasting of lumber and butter? Australian Chardonnay is going through a renaissance at the moment with Australia’s prized “cool climate” producers leading the way. The Margaret River is more than 1,000 miles away from the historic heart of Australia’s wine business in South Australia. The climate and wine styles are similarly far removed. Vasse Felix’s founder, Dr. Tom Cullity, was the first to plant in Margaret River in 1967, making the Vasse Felix estate one of the most famous cool climate producers in Australia. Only 7% of these wines leave Australia, as Vasse Felix Chardonnay is the kind of boutique product Australians drink themselves.
Want a great New World Chardonnay that is balanced, suffused with minerals and aromatics rather than tasting of lumber and butter? Australian Chardonnay is going through a renaissance at the moment with Australia’s prized “cool climate” producers leading the way. The Margaret River is more than 1,000 miles away from the historic heart of Australia’s wine business in South Australia. The climate and wine styles are similarly far removed. Vasse Felix’s founder, Dr. Tom Cullity, was the first to plant in Margaret River in 1967, making the Vasse Felix estate one of the most famous cool climate producers in Australia. Only 7% of these wines leave Australia, as Vasse Felix Chardonnay is the kind of boutique product Australians drink themselves.
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Christophe Durance moved to Cape Town from France in 1995 to sell French oak barrels and soon after made the jump to the other side and became a winemaker. He bought a vineyard in Read More...
the Simonsberg ward of South Africa’s most famous wine area, Stellenbosch. Taking a page out of the great wines of Burgundy and Loire, all of his wines are hand-packed from low-yielding vineyards with minimal intervention in the winemaking. This Old World-style Chardonnay comes from a vineyard of limestone and classy soils and is aged in wood (40 percent new) for 12 months. Classic scents of brioche and vanilla bean highlight a core of apple and lemon curd. The wine’s flavors echo its aromas, with a creamy texture suggesting egg custard undercut by a subtle but persistent minerality. Adored for its rich, guilty pleasure, seems to trip the most primal triggers for indulgence and comfort. The creamy, salty, toasty scent entices richly in the unique aromas resulting from the complex chemistry between toasted oak of a barrel and the remarkable tart, green-apple malic acid converted into the smooth, butter cream of lactic acid. Proportionally layered on top of leaner flavors and aromas, notes of buttered popcorn add an almost irresistible savouriness, where the tension between salinity, acidity, and fruit in just the right proportion can yield results nothing short of transcendent. Only 48 cases for USA.
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For several years, Walker Station has been selling his fruit to Paul Hobbs. This Chardonnay fruit has been so spectacular that Paul has made a Walker Station vineyard-designated Chardonnay Read More...
every year. The vineyard owner wanted his own label, in addition to selling fruit, and when Paul Hobbs agreed to make it, this became a Chardonnay we have loved since day one!
This is their second vintage of “Montrachet” Chardonnay. The 2011 "John Dory" is fresh, fragrant and displays layers of tropical fruit with hints of honeysuckle, pear and spices. The wine is rich, balanced and promises to be a great fit for all occasions. Only 89 cases produced!
This is their second vintage of “Montrachet” Chardonnay. The 2011 "John Dory" is fresh, fragrant and displays layers of tropical fruit with hints of honeysuckle, pear and spices. The wine is rich, balanced and promises to be a great fit for all occasions. Only 89 cases produced!
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Yes, at times the Chardonnay world does seem homogenized. It seems that every Chardonnay wants to emulate some other Chardonnay and we can get bored with it as well. However, this Read More...
noble varietal deserves better and so we present White Rock. The wine opens with scents of lime, quince and linden flower. Fresh white peach and pear complement the creaminess lent through sur-lie aging. The length of the finish and crisp acidity provide for an unusually refreshing Chardonnay. Hidden behind the hills in southeastern Napa Valley, the White Rock Winery produces wines that are elegant and immediate classics. Let us come together and embrace a new and exciting chapter in the life of Chardonnay.
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Sourcing fruit from select vineyards throughout the Central Coast allows Wild Horse the luxury of crafting a wine that exhibits the wide range of aromas and flavors that Chardonnay Read More...
is capable of when grown in diverse soils and climates. 100% barrel fermented and aged sur-lie, Wild Horse Chardonnay is both a complete andcomplex wine that is very food-friendly
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This release of the 2010 Napa Valley Chardonnay reflects a transition to a new contemporary style by revealing elegant ripe tree fruit flavors of baked apple, supported by layered Read More...
notes of toasty oak, carmel, and brown spice. The wine has a moderate mouthfeel and sweetness balanced by refined, juicy acidity.
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Windstream Chardonnay is a luscious, structured wine with intense flavors of ripe pear and green apple. Barrel fermentation contributes nuances of oak spice and honey, while malolactic Read More...
fermentation creates a round mouthfeel with a supple, creamy texture.
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Sixty percent of the juice was barrel fermented and aged sur lie or on the lees for 10 months in French oak barrels for complexity and richness. The remaining forty percent was Read More...
then fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain its fresh fruit characters. Both portions were not allowed to go through malolactic fermentation to preserve their lively flavors.
The resulting wine has bright mango, papaya, tangerine and pear aromas and flavors that marry with toasty oak from ten months of barrel aging. This wine will pair well with shellfish or light pasta over the next several years.
The resulting wine has bright mango, papaya, tangerine and pear aromas and flavors that marry with toasty oak from ten months of barrel aging. This wine will pair well with shellfish or light pasta over the next several years.
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Intense, showing citrus and tropical fruit flavors, with a hint of pineapple, joined by a touch of oak that has an edge of cedar and pencil shavings.
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