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Arch Terrace

2006 Red Mountain Chardonnay

The Terra Blanca Winery and Estate Vineyard Arch Terrace Chardonnay from the esteemed Red Mountain region captures the essence of this unique terroir beautifully. This wine showcases a full-bodied character, balanced by a high acidity that invigorates the palate, providing a refreshing mouthwatering experience. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing delightful notes of ripe apples and zesty citrus, backed by a subtle minerality that adds depth. With its dry profile, this Chardonnay can be described as elegant yet impactful, making it a perfect accompaniment for a variety of dishes. The experience is further enhanced by its well-integrated, medium tannins that lend a charming structure to the wine. Overall, this vintage of Chardonnay is a splendid representation of the exceptional qualities emerging from the Red Mountain AVA.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Washington
Washington

With 18 recognized AVAs, Washington is the second-largest wine-producing state in the United States. Most of these AVAs are located in the east, centered around the valleys of Walla Walla, the Columbia River and Yakima. The grape varieties that thrive here are numerous: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris all continue to make increasingly compelling wines. Washington wines thrive in dry, semi-arid conditions far from the Pacific Ocean and are protected from the Pacific Northwest rain shadow by the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges. Washington owes its unique terroir to the historic Missoula Floods, which swept through the region 10,000 years ago, stripping away the earth and replacing it with sandy soils from modern-day Utah, Idaho and Montana.

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