CRU Montage Vineyard Chardonnay 2017
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The malolactic fermentation softened the natural acidity and cultivated aromas of orange blossoms, honey, and pure citrus. The barrel aging creates a beautiful palate of soft, round baking spices that balance perfectly with the citrus, creating one of the best Chardonnays made.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2017 CRU Vineyard Montage Chardonnay deftly combines fruit and earth elements. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers attractive aromas and flavors of apple jelly, earth, and other ripe fruits. Pair it with pan-fried scallops in a brown, butter, wine-reduction sauce. (Tasted: February 22, 2021, San Francisco, CA)
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Family-owned CRU Winery was founded by long-time friends and entrepreneurs Richard Spencer and Mike Conway. As a long-time wine lover, it had always been a dream of Richard’s to own a winery. In 2003, Richard and Mike purchased land, premium barrels and winemaking supplies to make state-of-the-art wines and began renovations on a building in Madera, California which would become the future home of CRU Winery.
Inspired by the French term cru, which traditionally speaks to a vineyard’s prestige and quality, Richard and Mike began to source grapes from some of California’s finest appellations and CRU Winery was born.
Today, CRU Winery crafts award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rhône Varietals and Albariño from prestigious vineyards throughout California’s Central Coast.
CRU Winery is honored to be recognized for crafting high-quality wines that consistently receive 90+ point scores and gold medals from publications and competitions including Wine Enthusiast, Wine & Spirits Magazine and the San Francisco Chronicle. CRU’s history of acclaim is a testament to our talented winemaking team and grower partners.