Estancia Monterey Reserve Chardonnay 1999
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1999
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750ML
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Estancia 1999 Reserve Chardonnay is chosen from the finest lots from our Pinnacles Vineyard, Estancia Reserve Chardonnay displays tropical fruit aromas and flavors typical of Monterey's cool climate. Barrel fermentation and sur lie aging combine to create a fresh Chardonnay complexity, length and a sumptuously rich texture.
Appearance: Golden
Aroma: Honey, peaches, apricot aromas with hints of toasted coconut, lychee nut and vanilla.
Flavor: Creamy, fleshy, concentrated tropical fruit with a hint of pink grapefruit, subtle oak and a lingering, round finish.
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Estancia, based in Monterey, was founded in 1986. The name Estancia is roughly translated from the Spanish word for "estate," and emphasizes our conviction that the world's best wines capture the essence of their place of origin. At Estancia we control the process from the start—from the trials in our experimental vineyard blocks, to planting, harvesting, fermenting and aging the wines. We've built a winery that allows us to devote the same attention to detail in winemaking that we give to our grapes. We use open-top fermenters and small basket presses for our Pinot Noir and new red-wine fermentation tanks that are fit for the diverse blocks in our Paso Robles vineyards. It is this hands-on crafting of the wines, from grapes to bottle, that result in our superior wine quality.
HEI7378565_1999 Item# 24549