Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay 2020
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
Cash Wise Liquor - Alexandria
Alexandria
320-762-2524
Top Ten Liquors - Andover
Andover
763-755-7775
Total Wine & More #1601 - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-835-6063
Cheers - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-941-0998
Lunds & Byerlys - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
952-474-1298
Cash Wise Liquor - Duluth
Duluth
218-722-4507
Total Wine & More #1607 - Eagan
Eagan
651-452-0499
Edina # 2 - York/southdale
Edina
952-903-5730
Edina # 3 - Vernon/grandview
Edina
952-903-5740
Lunds & Byerlys - Golden Valley
Golden Valley
763-544-8846
Tournament Liquor - Ham Lake
Ham Lake
763-434-9224
Harbor Wine & Spirits
Mound
952-472-0648
Brightwines.com
North Saint Paul
651-748-0793
Andy's Liquor
Rochester
507-289-0777
Liquor Boy
Saint Louis Park
952-512-2200
Top Ten Liquors - Slp
Saint Louis Park
952-920-0750
Lunds & Byerlys - St Louis Park
Saint Louis Park
952-929-2100
Scott's Liquor
Saint Paul
651-690-4434
First Grand Liquors
Saint Paul
651-227-7039
Scandia Olde Towne Liquor
Scandia
Liberty Village Wines & Spirits
Stillwater
651-439-3022
Lunds & Byerlys - Wbl (off)
White Bear Lake
Total Wine & More #1604 - Woodbury
Woodbury
301-795-1000
