In 2010, our Central Coast Chardonnay grapes enjoyed an extended period maturing on the vine, which produced fruit with impressively concentrated flavors. The natural roundness of our Chardonnay was enhanced by partial barrel and malolactic fermentation coupled with extended aging on the yeast lees, resulting in a luscious, complex wine. The blend is made up of 98% Chardonnay, 1% Muscat Canelli, 1% Malvasia Bianca.
From the Wine Maker – “The nose reveals lemon blossom, pineapple, and peach aromas with smoky oak nuances along with enticing vanilla spice and toasty brown sugar flavors. The creamy, mouthfilling palate creates a lush impression and is balanced by a rich, lingering finish.”
Enjoy this delicious wine with rich seafood, poultry and pork dishes, white-sauce pastas – like fettuccine Alfredo, or flavorful, soft ripening cheeses.
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2010 vintage in a 750 ml – Standard Bottle is currently in stock at Byram and Hackettstown for $11.99 a bottle, $64.75 a 1/2 case with a 10% half case discount, and $115.11 a case with a 20% full case discount. SKU#48690
Born in France, Raised in America. Not all vines are created equal. Over centuries, the French have carefully singled out the most coveted vines in Bordeaux and Burgundy, naming each vine with a unique number to identify its exceptional attributes. Here in California, we’ve planted a selection of these French vines exactly where they will flourish best. Single Vineyard 446 Chardonnay is named for Vine Type 4 grown in Block 46 of our San Bernabe Vineyard. San Bernabe’s cool growing season and diverse soil types add to 446 Chardonnay’s brilliant color, juicy tropical and citrus flavors and supple finish.
Although the percentages may vary slightly from vintage to vintage, the ever popular “Serenity” is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Gewürztraminer, and a kiss of Semillon.
This Chardonnay is forward in style, with lightly toasty, creamy aromas that accent baseline apple and tropical fruit scents. This wine exposes a citrus corner that balances its tropical fruit. A hint of fresh herbs and minerals articulate a well-balanced delicious wine.
Easily the best Chardonnay in California at this price. It shows creamy, vibrant flavors of pineapples, green apples, buttered toast and buttered popcorn.
This is a moderately aromatic Chard with notes of toasty oak, butter, vanilla, a little pineapple and butterscotch. Dry, full-bodied, medium acidity, with flavors of ripe pear, and a slight touch of minerality and meyer lemon with some creaminess on the finish. The oak gives way on the nose after being open a few minutes and comes through more on the palate.
Superb fruit, eight months of oak aging, and lees-stirring have created a rich wine with intense notes of pear and nectarine.
Soft and supple, with fleshy white peach, honeydew melon and light cedar and spice.
Andre’ — “I think the Creme de Lys is a first course of its own. No need to pre-heat the oven. Just Chill and Open. Then Pour, Sip, Repeat. This is a delicious wine with plenty of things going on. Nicely balanced but not over done. No need to complicate it with food.
