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The Heart

2008 Mendocino County Chardonnay

Il Courre The Heart is a captivating 2008 Chardonnay from the renowned Mendocino County, a region celebrated for its exceptional winemaking conditions and diverse microclimates. This wine presents a beautiful golden hue, inviting you to explore its nuanced aromas and flavors. On the palate, it boasts a medium-bodied structure with a delightful brightness from its high acidity, perfectly balancing the fruit intensity that showcases bright notes of green apple and pear, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak. The wine remains impeccably dry, allowing its crisp nature to shine throughout. With a smooth finish and a well-integrated mouthfeel, Il Courre The Heart offers a harmonious experience that reflects the uniqueness and artistry of its Mendocino origins.

Tasting notes:


Oak

Oak

Vanilla

Vanilla

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


North Coast
North Coast

The North Coast AVA is a vast "super region" covering three million acres of prime land north of San Francisco. It encompasses the famous wine counties of Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino, as well as Lake, Marin and Solano. While most wines from these counties are made under one of the prestigious regional AVAs, winemakers can also blend grapes from different counties. In this way, they create wines that show off the quality of the entire region and are not limited to specific terroirs. Common varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

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