Chateau Montelena 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
Cheers - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-941-0998
Total Wine & More #1601 - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-835-6063
Total Wine & More #1603 - Burnsville
Burnsville
952-835-6063
Total Wine & More #1606 - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
952-934-6484
Total Wine & More #1609 - Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids
Fitger's Wine Cellars
Duluth
218-733-0792
Total Wine & More #1607 - Eagan
Eagan
651-452-0499
Edina # 3 - Vernon/grandview
Edina
952-903-5740
Total Wine & More #1605 - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-488-3300
Hennepin-lake Liquors
Minneapolis
612-825-4411
Glen Lake Wine & Spirits
Minnetonka
952-935-7375
Spirits Of Nisswa
Nisswa
218-963-7488
Andy's Liquor
Rochester
507-289-0777
Total Wine & More #1602 - Roseville
Roseville
301-795-1000
Total Wine & More #1610 - St Louis Park
Saint Louis Park
Solo Vino
Saint Paul
651-602-9515
West Side Liquor - Waite Park
Waite Park
320-253-9511
Total Wine & More #1604 - Woodbury
Woodbury
301-795-1000
P & A Liquor
Zimmerman
763-856-5350
