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Chardonnay

2023 California Chardonnay

The Franciscan Chardonnay from the 2023 vintage is a delightful white wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the sunny region of California. This Chardonnay offers a medium body that carries a refreshing acidity and a moderate fruit intensity. The wine showcases the classic characteristics of a California Chardonnay with its vibrant fruit flavors and a hint of oak influence, creating a well-balanced and smooth palate. The overall profile is beautifully expressive, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate a harmonious and elegant Chardonnay from the sunny vineyards of California.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Vanilla

Vanilla

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Ceviche, Pasta Primavera, Fresh Garden Salad

Region:


California
California

California is one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Spanning 850 miles along North America's west coast—and inland across mountains and valleys—California's American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) cover a dizzying array of terroir. The cold, deep waters of the Pacific Ocean play a major role in cooling California's vineyards, sending fog and chilly air up to 100 miles inland. This tempers the daytime heat and allows grapes to ripen slowly but fully. Cooler-climate grape varieties thrive closest to the sea, while further inland, bigger, bolder wines prevail.

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