Matchbook 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
Total Wine & More #1601 - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-835-6063
G-will #3 - Champlin
Champlin
763-323-4100
Seven Sisters Spirits
Detroit Lakes
218-847-2337
Cash Wise Liquor - Duluth
Duluth
218-722-4507
Total Wine & More #1607 - Eagan
Eagan
651-452-0499
Eden Prairie #2
Eden Prairie
952-914-0032
Grand Marais Municipal
Grand Marais
218-387-1630
G-will #7 - Lino Lakes
Lino Lakes
763-536-9600
Heritage Liquor
Maplewood
651-777-7455
Zipp's
Minneapolis
612-333-8686
Kowalski's Uptown Market
Minneapolis
612-377-3448
Elevated Beer Wine & Spirits - Mpls
Minneapolis
612-384-2980
Total Wine & More #1608 - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-545-2754
Brightwines.com
North Saint Paul
651-748-0793
Northfield Liquors
Northfield
507-645-5153
Top Ten Liquors - Plymouth
Plymouth
763-657-0349
G-will #9 - Ramsey
Ramsey
Total Wine & More #1602 - Roseville
Roseville
301-795-1000
Top Ten Liquors - Roseville
Roseville
651-340-1846
The Wine Shop - Nicholas Barth
Saint Cloud
320-251-7733
Morelli's Discount Liquor
Saint Paul
651-774-5961
Southbridge Liquor
Shakopee
952-233-0777
Mgm - Spring Park
Spring Park
952-471-2454
Mgm - Vadnais Heights
Vadnais Heights
952-300-0044
Mgm - Waconia
Waconia
952-442-3800
West Side Liquor - Waite Park
Waite Park
320-253-9511
Total Wine & More #1604 - Woodbury
Woodbury
301-795-1000
