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Minnesota Cuvee

2009 Alexander Valley Chardonnay

The Murphy-Goode Minnesota Cuvee is a captivating white wine hailing from the renowned Alexander Valley, showcasing the exceptional elegance of Chardonnay. This vintage displays a medium body, inviting with its rich texture and delightful complexity. The acidity is bright and refreshing, perfectly balancing the fruit profile that reveals prominent notes of ripe pear and stone fruit, harmoniously woven with hints of citrus. The wine is dry, ensuring a clean finish that leaves a lingering impression. With its well-integrated structure, this Chardonnay is a lovely choice for a range of occasions, elevating any dining experience with its charm and sophistication.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Toast

Toast

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Alexander Valley

One of the warmest AVAs in Sonoma County, Alexander Valley stretches from the banks of the Russian River into the foothills of the Mayacamas mountain range. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the main grapes here, creating voluptuously full-bodied wines with distinct notes of cassis, roast plum and even chocolate. They are more fruit forward than the earthy reds of Napa. For white wines, Alexander Valley offers big and bold Chardonnay. These are often aged with oak for a buttery vanilla flavor, and those grown nearest the Russian River have a noticeable minerality. Other grapes that thrive in the valley's balmy climate are Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

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