Pedroncelli 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

Lunds & Byerlys - Golden Valley
Golden Valley
763-544-8846

Tournament Liquor - Ham Lake
Ham Lake
763-434-9224

Lincoln Square Liquor Barrel
Mahtomedi
651-770-0692

Falls Liquor
Minneapolis
612-729-5498

South Lyndale Liquor
Minneapolis
612-827-5811

Lunds & Byerlys - Plymouth
Plymouth
763-268-1624

Richfield # 1 - 66th & Lyndale
Richfield
612-861-9375

Lunds & Byerlys - St Louis Park
Saint Louis Park
952-929-2100

First Grand Liquors
Saint Paul
651-227-7039

International Wines & Liquors
Saint Paul
651-690-5471

Liberty Village Wines & Spirits
Stillwater
651-439-3022

Lunds & Byerlys - Wbl (off)
White Bear Lake