Notes of: Butter

Notes of: Pear

Notes of: Peach

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Lemon

Notes of: Pineapple

Saddlerock

Saddlerock Chardonnay

United States, North Coast California

White wine

4.5

Expert Rating

0.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Saddlerock Chardonnay is produced in Mendocino County located in California. The moderate, sun-drenched region tends to yield Chardonnay grapes with high levels of ripeness and flavors on the tropical end of the spectrum like pineapple and mango. After harvesting the grapes, the winemaking process involves a gentle pressing to liberate the juice, followed by fermentation and aging in a proportion of new American oak that provides notes of vanilla and butterscotch.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Saddlerock Chardonnay showcases a medium golden color.On the nose, it offers an array of ripe tropical fruits, such as pineapple and mango, intertwined with notes of citrus zest and a hint of vanilla. These flavors continue to unfold on the palate, where the wine displays a good balance between fresh acidity and ripeness of fruit. The palate exhibits a medley of ripe stone fruits, including peach and apricot, complemented by nuances of toasted oak and a touch of butterscotch that adds an opulence to the wine.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2046

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Smooth

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

No tannin

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Chardonnay

ORIGINS

Winery: Saddlerock

Region: North Coast California

The North Coast of California boasts some of the most renowned vineyards and wineries in the world. Located in the northern part of the state, the North Coast is home to the Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County, all of which are recognised for their exceptional wines. The North Coast of California has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The region was first planted with vines by Spanish missionaries, who planted Mission grapes in the area. In the late 1800s, Italian immigrants began to settle in the region, bringing with them their own grape varieties and winemaking techniques. By the early 1900s, the North Coast had become a major wine-producing region, with many of the wineries still in operation today.

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