1998 Matanzas Creek Winery Chardonnay Sonoma Valley
Vineyard: Matanzas Creek
Price: $19.99
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Varietal: Chardonnay
Style: White
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
A glimmering, pale straw gold color delights the eye while aromatic floral notes join with ripe apple, apricot, citrus and oaken vanilla. Tropical fruit bursts on the tongue - mango, and papaya, accented with gingery spice. Barrel fermented and aged seven months sur lies in French oak, the wine brings toasty oak into harmony with luscious fruit and spice. Simultaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentations produce a wine with breadth and texture, but with uncommon balance and elegance. Subtle but...
Expert Reviews
  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for United States-California: 89 (slightly better than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>