MacRostie Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 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

Total Wine & More #1601 - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-835-6063

Total Wine & More #1609 - Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids

Edina # 3 - Vernon/grandview
Edina
952-903-5740

Edina # 2 - York/southdale
Edina
952-903-5730

France 44
Minneapolis
612-925-3252

Total Wine & More #1602 - Roseville
Roseville
301-795-1000

Thomas Liquor
Saint Paul
651-699-1860

Scott's Liquor
Saint Paul
651-690-4434