Rickshaw Chardonnay 2020
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Peach and apricot aromas with some toasty vanilla notes. On the palate, the wine is juicy and exciting bursting with stone fruits, lemon zest, and honey flavors. At the same time, there is a vivacious acid streak that underpins and balances that richness, bringing the wine together for a seamless bright, fruity, delicious Chardonnay to be enjoyed on its own or with an array of foods from popcorn to lobster.
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Light vanilla, butter and toasted almond aromas dress up this smooth and well-balanced wine. The palate reveals tasty layers of flavor from white peach to Anjou pear before moving to a creamy finish. Best Buy.
Other Vintages
2016-
Wilfred
Wong
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.