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Barrel fermented and aged for 18 months sur-lie in French oak puncheons, this Burgundian style Chardonnay is selected...
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A crunchy and bright chardonnay with sliced lemon and honeysuckle, crushed stone and jasmine. Some lime and green...
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This wine features classic aromas of ripe citrus fruit, golden apple, melon, and rich tropical notes. Our Chardonnay...
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Firm and compact, with citrus, apple and pear flavors and a note of ginger on the crisp finish. Drink now. 220 cases...
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The 2019 Chardonnay Alesia (Anderson Valley) is another gorgeous wine in this range. Lemon confit, white flowers and...
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Pure, clear hue with delicate green glimmers. Very fresh and direct on the nose with attractive aromas of white...
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Toasty savoury notes complimented by lifted aromas of citrus and spice. Tightly structured on the palate with the...
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Young and crisp with delicate floral and fruity aromas, this wine is light to medium-body and is lighter in style...
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Bright but still silky, with notes of salted almonds gliding along while persimmon and heather take the spotlight...
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The aromatic set begins with bursts of earth and lemon verbena, followed by a wonderful combination of sliced warm...
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Fresh, with a zesty allure and crunchy Golden Delicious apple and Bosc pear flavors. Minerally accents on the spicy...
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Vineyard: Carpy-Connelly Ranch - Rutherford, California
Fermentation: Whole cluster press, tank fermented at 58 F to...
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Pale gold in color this Saint Véran offers up an intense and complex combination of aromas, mingling stone fruits...
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The showy and expressive 2019 Ritual Chardonnay has notes of yellow fruit, full development of aromas and flavors,...
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This head-turning chardonnay is a notable example of what happens when Philippe and Maayan’s remarkable...
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Chardonnay from the benchlands of White Rock’s estate vineyard. Aged on the lees for 11 months in 100% neutral...
Assyrtiko Chardonnay 1998 2019
Cultivated since at least the middle of the Byzantine era, the Assyrtiko grape is generally considered to be one the finest of the Greek grape varietals, as a result of its multi-purpose properties and ability to flourish on a wide range of terrains. The ancient Byzantines used it in conjunction with Aidani and Athiri grapes for the production of their unusual and naturally sweet Vinsanto wines, which are still produced today in Santorini, and continue to be popular. However, the Assyrtiko grapes are used for many different AOC wines across Greece, and are favored by wine makers who want to maintain a dryness and acidic punch to their produce.
The Assyrtiko grapes are renowned for their ability to maintain their acidity as they ripen beneath the blazing Mediterranean sun, resulting in wines which have a distinctive dryness and a range of citrus fruit aromas, as well as great structure and high tannins. Often, Assyrtiko grapes will produce wines which leave an unusual after-taste reminiscent of the mineral rich, volcanic soils they are grown in on the slopes of Santorini, making them a favorite for wine drinkers looking for something full of character and interesting attributes. The past twenty five years have seen Assyrtiko vines planted all over the Greek mainland, and even in Attica and Macedonia, where the softer terrain often produces more fruit forward wines with a milder, less astringent character. However, wherever this fine grape varietal is grown, it is rare the results will be anything less than excellent.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
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Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.