2019 Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel-Aged Chardonnay, Monterey County

2019 Robert Mondavi Bourbon Barrel-Aged Chardonnay, Monterey County

2018 La Crema Monterey Chardonnay, California

A$38.00
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SKU
LACCHA18-M

Monterey is one of the World’s best cool-climate appellations with long, long valley, both pastoral and austere. On one end, the Monterey bay— dramatically deep, unusually cold. On the other, Central California, rich in history and agriculture. Throughout, a brisk, ever-present breeze that rises from the ocean and cools both fi¬elds of produce and expansive, rolling vineyards. This is Monterey—rocky, windswept, and unrestrained.

A cool climate means grapes spend more time on the vine. That allows a deeper, more dramatic spectrum of flavours and aromas to develop. And that creates decidedly rich and layered wines. Monterey has one of the longest, coolest growing seasons in California.

In 2018, Monterey saw a return to a more traditional coastal California growing season. Cool winter and spring temperatures extended the timing of bloom. Fruit set well, and we avoided frost conditions that kept our vineyard managers on watch in the South through late Spring. Summer was cool and mild with minimal heat spikes which provided the grapes with ample time to develop rich and concentrated flavors.

La Crema means ‘best of’. The 2018 La Crema has been matured five months in primarily French oak (20% new). On the nose, lemon, grilled pineapple and oyster shell. On the palate, peach, papaya and crisp tangerine notes are complemented by a touch of spice and complex minerality. Balanced acidity lingers on a long finish.


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Product/Service Sold Out Yes
En Primeur No
New Arrivals No
Wine Type White Wine
Wine Style Traditional
Country USA
Region Sonoma Country, California
Varietals Chardonnay
Vintage 2018
Bottle Size 750ml
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