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Chardonnay Paso Robles

Chardonnay Paso Robles Wine Details
Price: $16.00 per bottle

Description: Aromas reminiscent of crisp, green apple and pineapple are complemented with rich butterscotch. In the mouth, the wine shows vibrant apple and lemon peel flavors that echo the aromas. Refreshingly dry and medium-bodied with a balanced, crisp acidity and toasty oak that lengthens the finish. Enjoy this Paso Robles Chardonnay by itself, or with shellfish, pasta and poultry dishes.

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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