2018 Chardonnay

Bodewell

Alexander Valley, United States

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A luxurious and rich Chardonnay from Alexander Valley

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About This Wine


Bodewell

Chardonnay

Our 2018 Bodewell Chardonnay is a genuinely luxurious wine, with only 165 cases made from the vintage, and it also is a feel-good purchase—Wine to Water is Firstleaf's official charity—a nonprofit organization that focuses on providing clean drinking water to underserved countries. The vineyards used for our carefully sourced Chardonnay hail from Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley, a region tucked into the northernmost part of Healdsburg, which experiences a traditional continental climate. Warm, dry days filled with sunshine give the fruit a chance to fully ripen, while the chillier evenings create moments for flavor development. This wine is serious and structured with rich, layered, and complex flavors. Notes of stone fruit are complemented by toasty influences that jump out thanks to oak aging. A gorgeous reflection of the varietal, this wine is sure to please all palates. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.

Bodewell 2018 Chardonnay Alexander Valley, California

Wine Region


Alexander Valley

Alexander Valley

One of the warmest AVAs in Sonoma County, Alexander Valley stretches from the banks of the Russian River into the foothills of the Mayacamas mountain range. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the main grapes here, creating voluptuously full-bodied wines with distinct notes of cassis, roast plum and even chocolate. They are more fruit forward than the earthy reds of Napa. For white wines, Alexander Valley offers big and bold Chardonnay. These are often aged with oak for a buttery vanilla flavor, and those grown nearest the Russian River have a noticeable minerality. Other grapes that thrive in the valley's balmy climate are Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.

Flavor Profile


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Pairs well with… Lobster Roll, Carbonara, Béchamel

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Tasting Notes


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Rich and lush, this wine is structured, complex, and full of refined flavors. With a medium body, notes of fresh yellow peach and apricot meld together perfectly on the palate. Flavors of toasted brioche and nuttiness come forward thanks to oak aging and complement the fruit notes.