Geyser Peak 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
G-will #5 - Blaine
Blaine
763-862-4187
Cheers - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-941-0998
Red Lion Liquor
Burnsville
952-890-4000
Mgm - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
952-937-9300
Keyport Liquor
Duluth
218-724-8818
Lakeville # 1 - Heritage Dr
Lakeville
952-985-4910
G-will #7 - Lino Lakes
Lino Lakes
763-536-9600
Haskell's - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-400-7888
Lake Wine & Cheese
Minneapolis
612-242-0073
Bottle House Wine & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-339-5221
Brightwines.com
North Saint Paul
651-748-0793
Northfield Liquors
Northfield
507-645-5153
G-will #6 - Oak Grove
Oak Grove
763-753-8299
Top Ten Liquors - Roseville
Roseville
651-340-1846
St Anthony Village # 1
Saint Anthony
612-782-3451
St Anthony Village # 2
Saint Anthony
612-782-3452
Lunds & Byerlys - St Louis Park
Saint Louis Park
952-929-2100
First Grand Liquors
Saint Paul
651-227-7039
Park Liquor Store
Saint Paul
651-645-5555
Morelli's Discount Liquor
Saint Paul
651-774-5961
Mgm - Spring Park
Spring Park
952-471-2454
