MacRostie Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 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 - Alexandria
Alexandria
320-762-2524

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

Total Wine & More #1609 - Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids

Cash Wise Liquor - Duluth
Duluth
218-722-4507

Lunds & Byerlys - Eagan
Eagan
651-686-9669

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

Lakeside Wine & Spirits
Long Lake
952-475-2936

France 44
Minneapolis
612-925-3252

Hennepin-lake Liquors
Minneapolis
612-825-4411

The Wine Shop
Minnetonka
952-988-9463

Lunds & Byerlys - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-541-1414

Brightwines.com
North Saint Paul
651-748-0793

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

Total Wine & More #1610 - St Louis Park
Saint Louis Park

Thomas Liquor
Saint Paul
651-699-1860

Perrier - St Paul
Saint Paul
651-227-6563