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Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay 2019

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

Apple Valley #1 - 148th St
Apple Valley
952-953-2555

Kowalski's Eagan Wine Market
Eagan
651-328-8300

Kowalski's Excelsior Market
Excelsior
952-229-8300

Lunds & Byerlys - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-416-1611

Kowalski's Uptown Market
Minneapolis
612-377-3448

Underground Leaf And Vine
Minneapolis
612-213-2975

Surdyk's
Minneapolis
612-379-3232

People's Food Coop Wine Beer & Spirits
Rochester
507-289-9061

Lake Wine Kitchen & Bar - Off
Saint Paul
952-922-8720

Kowalski's Grand Market
Saint Paul
651-698-3366

Kowalski's Shoreview Market
Shoreview
612-418-4043

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