CK Mondavi Chardonnay 2000
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CK Mondavi is a line of reasonably-priced, everyday wines produced by the Peter Mondavi Sr Family. The family owns extensive vineyards in the Dunnigan Hills AVA and has been producing a wide range of wines since the 1940s. Wines include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, White Zinfandel and a proprietary red Bordeaux blend called Scarlet Five. The winery remains family-owned and is proud to be welcoming members of the fourth generation into the family business. CK Mondavi and Family has four generations of winemaking experience and wisdom, enabling us to craft wines with unrivaled quality and superior value.
California’s most praised white wine, Chardonnay is also the state’s most planted white grape variety. Diverse terrain and microclimates allow for an incredible range of wine styles.
Chardonnay planted in the cooler, coastal zones takes on bright characteristics like lemon zest, key lime, green apple and wet flint. For this style, look to the chilly Sonoma Coast, Carneros, Santa Cruz Mountains, Santa Lucia Highlands and Edna Valley.
The inland zones of California’s coast, such as the Russian River, Sonoma, Napa and Livermore Valleys maintain a more Goldilocks-esque climate where both styles go. Early picking retains acidity and creates a leaner style but leaving the grapes to hang creates an approachable Chardonnay, balancing richness and finesse.
Chardonnay also plays a major part in the sparkling wine production of the Anderson Valley and Carneros.