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Vintner's Reserve - Hand Selected

2008 California Chardonnay

The Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve - Hand Selected Chardonnay from California is a delightful white wine that embodies the essence of the region's terroir. This vintage, crafted in 2008, showcases a full-bodied profile with a high acidity that adds a refreshing brightness and liveliness to each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering lush flavors of ripe peach, crisp apple, and buttery citrus that create a harmonious balance on the palate. The wine is dry, allowing the rich fruit flavors to shine without being overshadowed. Its mouthwatering character, combined with a subtle sheen of oak, lends depth and complexity, making this Chardonnay a wonderful choice for any occasion.

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:


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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