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2004 William Hill Chardonnay
Vineyard: William Hill Winery
Price: $24.99
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Varietal: Chardonnay
Style: White
Region: United States > California > Napa Valley
Other Vintages: 2008 2007 2006 2005 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
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WINEMAKER'S NOTE
This wine is a classic "cool climate" Chardonnay - sourced primarily from our Carneros vineyard and the mountain vineyards of Atlas Peak. These cooler climate grapes retain a firm acid structure as they ripen, allowing for full malolactic fermentation while keeping a crisp, fruit-forward structure in the wine. This Chardonnay is gently oak-aged and left on the lees, allowing the fruit to shine. Intense tropical fruit and buttery pear aromas overlay a smooth, creamy texture and a mouthful of brigh...
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  • Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines
    A little lighter than its mate yet its near equal in attractiveness, this wine follows the creamy, grainy path trod by Hill's Reserve and, if favoring green apples in its fruit focus, delivers a pleasing rendition of Chardonnay as well. It is slightly tighter in its feel on the palate and would seem to favor service with broiled or pan-grilled white fishes.
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  • Vintage Chart
    Rating for United States-California: 92 (good year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: drink now<br/>