Simple Life Chardonnay 2020
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The Simple Life Chardonnay is a delicate style of Chardonnay emphasizing the bright fruit flavors and balanced acidity. This wine opens with aromas of fresh pear, melon, and Meyer lemon zest, alongside floral blossom notes. The attractive aromas come alive on the palate with juicy pear, nectarine, toasted almond, and vanilla crème flavors that work well with the mineral notes and the crisp acidity of the wine.
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Fermented in oak and stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation, the forward and ripe fruit shines through. Blended with small percentages of Viognier and Chenin Blanc, it evolves through a delicate floral pattern that alternates with a richer one of lemon chiffon, tangerine, banana, and vanilla
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California’s most praised white wine, Chardonnay is also the state’s most planted white grape variety. Diverse terrain and microclimates allow for an incredible range of wine styles.
Chardonnay planted in the cooler, coastal zones takes on bright characteristics like lemon zest, key lime, green apple and wet flint. For this style, look to the chilly Sonoma Coast, Carneros, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Lucia Highlands and Edna Valley.
The inland zones of California’s coast, such as the Russian River, Sonoma, Napa and Livermore Valleys maintain a more Goldilocks-esque climate where both styles go. Early picking retains acidity and creates a leaner style but leaving the grapes to hang creates an approachable Chardonnay, balancing richness and finesse.
Chardonnay also plays a major part in the sparkling wine production of the Anderson Valley and Carneros.