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Gilbert Cellars

2009 Wahluke Slope Chardonnay

Tastingroom.Com Gilbert Cellars 2009 Chardonnay from the Wahluke Slope region is a remarkable representation of this esteemed varietal. With a vibrant, golden hue, this wine exudes elegance and temperance in every sip. The body is medium, offering a delightful balance that makes it easily enjoyable, while the acidity is bright, lending a refreshing quality that invigorates the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, showcasing notes of ripe apple, pear, and subtle hints of citrus that dance harmoniously together. This Chardonnay is beautifully dry, allowing the nuances of the terroir to shine through, while the tannins remain soft and well-integrated, providing a smooth finish that lingers pleasantly. Ideal for pairing with seafood or light pasta dishes, this wine is sure to impress any Chardonnay enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

Toast

Toast

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

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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