Raymond RC Chardonnay R Collection 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
Haskell's - Bloomington
Bloomington
952-893-5440
Lunds & Byerlys - Burnsville
Burnsville
952-892-5600
Lunds & Byerlys - Chanhassen
Chanhassen
952-474-1298
Lunds & Byerlys - Eagan
Eagan
651-686-9669
Haskell's - Faribault
Faribault
507-332-7173
Lunds & Byerlys - Golden Valley
Golden Valley
763-544-8846
Lunds & Byerlys - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-416-1611
Haskell's - Maple Grove
Maple Grove
763-400-7888
Lunds & Byerlys - Mpls
Minneapolis
952-927-3663
Haskell's - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-544-4456
Lunds & Byerlys - Minnetonka
Minnetonka
952-541-1414
Brightwines.com
North Saint Paul
651-748-0793
Lunds & Byerlys - Plymouth
Plymouth
763-268-1624
Haskell's - Plymouth
Plymouth
763-553-9198
Lunds & Byerlys - St Louis Park
Saint Louis Park
952-929-2100
Haskell's - St Paul
Saint Paul
651-698-8844
Morelli's Discount Liquor
Saint Paul
651-774-5961
Haskell's - Stillwater
Stillwater
651-439-3399
Lunds & Byerlys - Wbl (off)
White Bear Lake
Haskell's - White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake
651-426-0022
Lunds & Byerlys - Woodbury
Woodbury
651-738-1974
Haskell's - Woodbury
Woodbury
651-714-4188