Deloach Heritage 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

Cash Wise Liquor - Baxter
Baxter
218-829-9286

Haskell's - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-893-5440

Mt Royal Bottle Shoppe
Duluth
218-728-6168

Haskell's - Faribault
Faribault
507-332-7173

Trail Liquor
Inver Grove Heights
651-454-8288

Haskell's - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-400-7888

1010 Washington Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-339-4040

Haskell's - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-544-4456

Andy's Liquor Marketplace
Rochester
507-535-7500

Liquor Boy
Saint Louis Park
952-512-2200

Lunds & Byerlys - St Louis Park
Saint Louis Park
952-929-2100

Haskell's - St Paul
Saint Paul
651-698-8844

Morelli's Discount Liquor
Saint Paul
651-774-5961

Dabbler Depot
Saint Paul
651-802-2112

Haskell's - Stillwater
Stillwater
651-439-3399

Wayzata Wines & Spirits
Wayzata
952-473-7191

Haskell's - White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake
651-426-0022