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The Original

2011 Valle Central Chardonnay

Smoking Loon The Original is an exquisite 2011 Chardonnay hailing from the picturesque Valle Central region. This delightful white wine showcases a medium-bodied character that is both refreshing and vibrant. It strikes a perfect balance with its bright acidity, which invigorates the palate, while offering a pleasant fruit intensity that reveals notes of ripe apple and subtle citrus. The wine is beautifully crafted with a soft, delicate finish that invites further sipping. With its easygoing profile, this Chardonnay is food-friendly, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes, from seafood to creamy pastas, ensuring a delightful experience with each glass.

Tasting notes:


Butter, Vanilla, Toast

Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

Toast

Toast

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Pairs well with:


Ceviche, Poached Fish, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Valle Central
Valle Central

The expansive, warm flatlands of Chile's Valle Central are home to most of the country's vineyards. This long stretch of land from Santiago to Itata Valley is divided into four sub-regions, each with its own climate and reputation. There is Maipo Valley with its minty Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley with its spicy Carménère and the Curicó and Maule Valleys, famous for concentrated Carignan made from old vines. Throughout the valley—which is prized for its rich, volcanic soils—the hot days and cool nights result in ripe, well-balanced grapes. Some of the most common Valle Central wines are fruit-forward reds made from plummy Merlot and pear-flavored whites crafted from Chardonnay.

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