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Vineyard Select

2011 California Chardonnay

The Sutter Home Vineyard Select Chardonnay from the 2011 vintage showcases the vibrant spirit of California winemaking. This exquisite white wine features a medium-bodied character that elegantly balances a lively acidity with a pronounced fruit intensity, offering delightful notes of crisp green apple and refreshing citrus. The wine is impeccably dry, enhancing its food-friendly qualities, making it an excellent companion for seafood dishes or light salads. Its well-integrated tannins add a subtle structure, ensuring a smooth finish that lingers pleasantly on the palate. This Chardonnay exemplifies the quality and craftsmanship that California is known for, inviting you to savor each sip.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

Toast

Toast

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Creamy Pasta

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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