Frog's Leap 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
Total Wine & More #1601 - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-835-6063
Fitger's Wine Cellars
Duluth
218-733-0792
Edina # 3 - Vernon/grandview
Edina
952-903-5740
Edina # 2 - York/southdale
Edina
952-903-5730
Whole Foods - Mpls
Minneapolis
612-313-7100
South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811
Mgm - Mpls
Minneapolis
612-922-1130
France 44
Minneapolis
612-925-3252
Viking Liquor Barrel
Prior Lake
952-447-2127
Andy's Liquor Marketplace
Rochester
507-535-7500
Scandia Olde Towne Liquor
Scandia
Jerry's Wine & Spirits
Woodbury
651-414-4870