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Vintner's Reserve Item # 78473

2008 California Chardonnay

The Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay is a delightful expression of California's exceptional winegrowing climate. This 2008 vintage showcases a beautiful pale straw color, inviting you to explore its enticing aromas. On the palate, it presents a medium-bodied profile with bright acidity that lends a refreshing mouthwatering quality. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering luscious notes of ripe peach and crisp green apple, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak from careful aging. This Chardonnay strikes a perfect balance, remaining enjoyable and food-friendly, making it an outstanding choice for seafood dishes or creamy pasta. Overall, it is a well-crafted wine that embodies the essence of California's Chardonnay varietal.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Vanilla

Vanilla

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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