Margarett's Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

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

Dennis Brothers Liquor
Cottage Grove
651-458-8932

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

Stinson Wine, Beer & Spirits
Minneapolis
612-789-0678

Lunds & Byerlys - Mpls
Minneapolis
952-927-3663

Andy's Liquor Marketplace
Rochester
507-535-7500

Liquor Boy
Saint Louis Park
952-512-2200

International Wines & Liquors
Saint Paul
651-690-5471

Mgm - Vadnais Heights
Vadnais Heights
952-300-0044

Mgm - Waconia
Waconia
952-442-3800