Hayes Valley Chardonnay 2021

There are certainly regional differences in Chardonnays produced in the USA but the paramount definer of any individual wine is the intent of the winemaker. The delicacy of chardonnay offers a canvas onto which a winemaker can impress a wide variety of fragrances and flavours through the vinification techniques he chooses. I describe first the core fragrances and flavours then the most common nuances associated with these wines as they are made in America. Fragrances of the grape are apple and apple blossom, citrics but most often lemon and floral notes especially acacia. Winemakers can and do often impart vanilla, butter, which give a sense of intensity, and peanut brittle. The core flavours are apple again, pear, fig, melons and, once again, citrics most often grapefruit or lemon though here is mostly zest not juice. The winemaking can add texture and creaminess building the wine’s richness.

Where to find this wine

Accounts that have purchased this wine in the previous twelve months are listed below, alphabetically by city. Please call ahead to confirm availability or vintage

Top Valu #1
Columbia Heights
763-706-3819

Seven Sisters Spirits
Detroit Lakes
218-847-2337

Ace Spirits
Hopkins
773-802-5144

Lincoln Square Liquor Barrel
Mahtomedi
651-770-0692

Zipp's
Minneapolis
612-333-8686

Lake Wine & Cheese
Minneapolis
612-242-0073

Top Ten Liquors - Minnetonka
Minnetonka

Liquor Boy
Saint Louis Park
952-512-2200

Rite Liquor Store
Saint Paul
651-414-0346

Midway Liquor Store
Saint Paul
651-644-7900

Dabbler Depot
Saint Paul
651-802-2112

Market Place Liquor
Savage
952-440-9860

Cellars Wine & Spirits - Stillwater
Stillwater
651-439-4319

Mgm - Vadnais Heights
Vadnais Heights
952-300-0044

West Side Liquor - Waite Park
Waite Park
320-253-9511