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  • Gilded Letter 2018 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, California
  • Gilded Letter 2018 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, California
2018 Chardonnay

Gilded Letter

Sonoma Coast, United States

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Expressive 93 Pt. Gold Medal, New World Chardonnay showcasing pure Sonoma Coast style.

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About This Wine

Gilded Letter

Chardonnay

How fitting that Gilded Letter has now earned its second Gold Medal, 92 and 93 point accolades in 2020 wine competitions. We are especially grateful for this attention as many, many wine competitions have been delayed or postponed. Verre Églomisé, from the French term meaning ‘glass gilded’, is a process where the reverse side of a piece of glass is gilded with gold or silver leaf. Our winemaker has truly made gold with this Sonoma Coast Chardonnay by following old-world traditions of “Bâtonnage” resulting in a richly complex wine redolent with notes of white peach, brioche and apple crumb flavors.
Gilded Letter 2018 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, California

Wine Region

Sonoma Coast

Stretching along California's raw and rugged northern shores—and reaching quite far inland—Sonoma Coast is the largest AVA in Sonoma County. The proximity to the ocean makes wines here very different from those from more central AVAs. Whether the vineyards are on high ridges above the fog line or warm, fog-shrouded valley floors, the marine soils, low temperatures and cool Pacific breezes slow the ripening of the grapes. The result? Highly structured, delicate wines with plenty of acidity. The main stars here are white peach-tinged Chardonnay and wild strawberry-flavored Pinot Noir, but you will also find some excellent cool-climate Syrah with notes of white pepper and cherry.

Flavor Profile

Pairs well with… Pasta Primavera, Lobster Mac and Cheese, Lobster Roll

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Tasting Notes

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"A delicious blend of pear and citrus, with complementary apple and stony mineral notes. Very nicely integrated and quite long on the finish." - Rich Cook, 2020 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition.

Awards

Gilded Letter 2018 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, California: Chardonnay

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5 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Gold Medal, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Points 90 Points, 2020 International Women's Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
  • Points 93 Points, 2020 Critics Challenge: International Wine Competition
  • Bronze Medal, 2020 Denver International Wine Competition
Gilded Letter 2018 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, California