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2008 La Nude Chardonnay

Our 2008 La Nude Chardonnay is produced from grapes grown in the famous Arroyo Secco region in Monterey County. This is a uniquie area where the cooling effect of the nearby Pacific Ocean allows the grapes to slowly ripen on the vine, producing a perfectly balanced wine with intense character. Our unoaked Chardonnay was fermented and aged sur lie for 7 months in stainless steel tanks.

The wine possesses a pale straw color with tropical fruit aromas, finishing with crisp pear flavors.

Cost: $ 20.00 each, $ 216.00 per case of 12

Ratings

88 - Robt. Parker's Wine Advocate - Top-50 Value Report - August 2009

"There are 5,000 cases of the stainless steel fermented and aged 2008 Chardonnay La Nude. Melon, orange blossom, and zesty citrus oil notes emerge from this elegant, mid-weight, fresh, exuberant Chardonnay. Drink this delicious white wine over the next year."

La Nude Chardonnay Wine Information

Le Nude, i.e. No Oak, Alexander Valley Chardonnay, burgundian in style, crisp and citrus sytle.

Suggested Food Pairings: Seafood and Salads; Cellaring: Enjoy now or can be aged up to 4 years; Technical Analysis: 100% Chardonnay; 14.1% Alcohol; 0.60g/100mL Total Acidity; 3.55 pH; Fermented and aged sur lie for 8 months in Stainless Steel Tank; Cases Produced: 1,050

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