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Carneros Hills

2008 Los Carneros Chardonnay

The La Crema Carneros Hills Chardonnay from the 2008 vintage is a delightful expression of the Los Carneros region, known for its cool climate that contributes to the grape's vibrant character. This wine showcases a medium body that beautifully balances richness with elegance. The acidity is bright and refreshing, providing an invigorating lift that enhances the wine's overall palate. With pronounced fruit intensity, one can expect enticing flavors of ripe apple, pear, and subtle citrus, all harmonizing with nuanced notes of vanilla and toasty oak from well-integrated fermentation techniques. This Chardonnay is also dry, making it an excellent companion to a variety of dishes, from seafood to creamy pasta, offering a versatile and enjoyable tasting experience.

Tasting notes:


Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Almond

Almond

Butterscotch

Butterscotch

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Los Carneros

Carneros straddles the southern border of two of the state's finest winegrowing regions—Napa and Sonoma—down to the north shore of San Pablo Bay. This is a premium cool-climate winemaking area, where Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reign, producing delicate still and sparkling wines. Carneros Pinot Noir is famed for its berry and herb profile, while its Chardonnay is crisply acidic with fresh stone fruit flavors. The vines grow on low, rolling hills of shallow soils. They are frequently blanketed by coastal fog in the morning, then cooled by Pacific Ocean breezes in the afternoon. This creates a long growing season that yields deliciously fresh and elegant wines.

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