Falkner Winery Chardonnay is a premium white wine produced by Falkner Winery, a renowned winery located in the Temecula Valley appellation of California. The grapes used to make this wine are sourced from the winery's estate vineyards, which are situated on the rolling hills of the appellation. The vineyards benefit from the warm days and cool nights of the region, which allow the grapes to ripen slowly and develop complex flavors. The winemaking process involves careful barrel fermentation and aging in oak barrels, which imparts a rich and creamy texture to the wine. The resulting wine is a classic California Chardonnay, with notes of tropical fruit, vanilla, and buttery oak, making it a perfect pairing for seafood, poultry, and creamy pasta dishes.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
The Falkner Winery Chardonnay is a vibrant and medium-bodied white wine with aromas of citrus, pear and white flowers.On the palate, the wine is fresh and lively, with flavors of lemon, green apple and a hint of mineral. The finish is bright and refreshing, with a pleasant and lingering acidity. Enjoy this wine as an aperitif or with light seafood dishes.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
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Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Falkner Winery
Region: South Coast California
The South Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting some of the most diverse and exciting wines in the world. It is known as the seat of Californian viticulture, with Father Junipero Serra setting up the first mission there in 1769. Before the Prohibition era, it had the biggest wine industry in California.
The South Coast of California has a long and storied history of winemaking. The region was first planted with vines in the late 1700s, when Spanish missionaries planted the first vineyards in the area. Since then, the region has become a major player in the California wine industry, producing some of the most sought-after wines in the world.