Goosecross Chardonnay 2012
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Goosecross Chardonnay is a delicious partner for everything from shellfish or salmon, to roast pork or chicken, to cream-based pasta dishes.
Goosecross, located on State Lane in Yountville in the heart of the Napa Valley, is known for producing high-quality wines and providing excellent customer service. They stay focused on the basics – sustainable farming, attention, care and diligence in the cellar, and creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Winemaker Bill Nancarrow joined Goosecross in 2014 after spending more than 10 years making wine at Duckhorn. The modern tasting room is inviting with beautiful views to the west overlooking their vineyards; visitors can enjoy Goosecross wines on the adjacent patio deck to soak in all Napa Valley has to offer.
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
Known for elegant wines that combine power and finesse, Carneros is set in the rolling hills that straddle the southernmost parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties. The cooling winds from the abutting San Pablo Bay, combined with lots of midday California sunshine, create an ideal environment for producing wines with a perfect balance of crisp acidity and well-ripened fruit.
This cooler pocket of California lends itself to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Carneros is an important source of sparkling wines made in the style of Champagne as well.