Smoking Loon Unoaked Chardonnay - Steelbird
Chardonnay
| Description: | Pear, pineapple and apple with delightful hints of creme brulee. Serve chilled with grilled chicken salads, pasta or seafood. Wine maker notes We sourced our fruit from prime vineyards throughou t Clarksburg, Lodi and the Central Coast, which allowed for depth and complexity, as each region produces distinct characteristics. From the cooler sites, we gained greener, spicier notes with a lean, bright acidity, while the warmer areas gave us the ripe tropical fruit and lush mouthfeel. The Central Coast, which tends to have a cool climate, brought green-apple aromas and a crisp backbone to the wine. Lodi and Clarksburg, both a bit warmer, imparted weighty baked-apple and pineapple flavors. To ensure a bright, intense personality, we focused on the inherent character of the fruit. We began by fermenting the grapes in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures, slowly extracting the nuances and allowing the fruit to pop. Approximately 40 percent of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, which converted the tart malic acids into creamy lactic acids for complexity and depth. Lastly, we built weight and body with extended lees contact and frequent stirring. The result is a well-balanced Chardonnay that delivers its fruit with grace and approachability. Food pairing The profile of this wine is dominated by fruitthe oak leaves only subtle hints of structure and spicemaking it an excellent companion for food ranging from fresh chicken salads to summer pastas, seafood or grilled pork. Producer Legend has it. long ago, a farmer befriended a dragon using the creature to guard his crops from raiding poachers. Flying overhead, the dragon would snap its jaws, causing thieves to flee empty handed. Upon the dragon's demise, the farmer planted a vine over its majestic body, which in time grew into a vineyard. Each harvest, the spirit of the dragon lives on, inspiring the creation of these delicious wines!. |
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| Price: | $ 6.87 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Previously available from Lake Liquor
| Address: |
299 Hawkins Ave Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 613-585-6100 |
First added to 1000 Corks on August 29, 2021.
This product was inactivated April 4, 2022.
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