2016 Chardonnay Anderson Valley
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Anderson Valley
Alcohol %
13.5
Winemaker Notes
“The aromatics are exotic and the palate possesses minerality with a burgeoning richness. Youthful and pale green in color, the flavors are complex, revealing floral, pear, and lemon notes. A lovely mineral core and crystallized fruit, with a long, energetic finish. Very enjoyable now but will age gracefully for at least a decade.” ~Stéphane Vivier
Vineyard Notes
An early bud break, wet spring soils, and a long growing season produced a vintage with excellent quality. Spring started quickly and rapid growth was met with average summer temperatures, which slowed development and reduced yields. The result was a moderate crop of well-concentrated fruit that ripened fully and slowly before an early harvest.