The Crusher Unoaked Chardonnay 2019
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The Crusher 2019 Unoaked Chardonnay hosts bright and inviting aromas of tropical pineapple, fresh lemon, ripe stone fruit and a vanilla custard note. This wine does not see any oak influence but spends extended time with heavy lees contact giving the wine a rich and creamy mouthfeel. This supple texture on the palate works well with the fresh tropical fruit and lemon citrus flavors.
The wine has an excellent balance between juicy fruit, rich texture and bright acidity making it fresh and easy to enjoy with a wide range of foods or on its own.
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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.