The Crusher Unoaked Chardonnay 2015
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This Unoaked Chardonnay makes a perfect accompaniment to roasted turkey and fresh greens tossed in a shallot vinaigrette.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
A well-done effort, the 2015 Crusher Unoaked Chardonnay exhibits ripe apples, dried leaves, and subtle earth notes. The wine does a fine job in representing the variety's fruit. Give this wine a nice chill and serve with light appetizers. (Tasted: June 23, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
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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.