Chalone Estate Chardonnay 2000
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The Wine
In 2000, perfect ripening weather and lack of intense heat spells allowed us to achieve great homogeneity of ripeness in our Chardonnay.Aromas of green apples and stone fruit are accented and lifted by citrus and tangerine notes. The 2000 vintage has a firm acid grip and, of course, gobs of wet stone minerality from Chalone's unique limestone soil.Aged on the lees for tem months in 100% French oak, the wine was never racked until bottling. This extended sur lie aging, coupled with malolactic fermentation, created complex layers of Broiche - the aroma isn't just yeastiness, but rich, baked bread smells of butter and eggs. Our 2000 Chardonnay is viscous and rich on the finish.Very similar to our outstanding 1999 vintage, this wine has a perfect balance between fruitiness, barrel aging, and minerality. I think of it as the Chardonnay for a red wine drinker. It's powerful, complex, and goes well with just about everything: chicken, pasta, fish, pork, or take out Chinese food. Yes!Dan Karlsen, Winemaker
The Growing Region - Central Coast
The largest of California's wine growing regions, the Central Coast produces the majority of California's wine. The district sprawls out, covering most of the vineyard land between San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Smaller sub-AVAs of the region include Monterey Bay, Paso Robles, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Cruz Mountains and many others.
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Notable Facts:
Grape varieties range all over – from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Some central coast wine is generic bulk wine that contributes to the high production numbers of the area. But many winemakers and wineries are small production and create unique and high-quality wine.
About California:
It's not rare to see a wine's country of origin listed as "California." A country into itself in the wine world, California makes enough varieties and styles to match many European wine countries. While it must settle for being only a state, that does not affect the high quality and diversity of its wines.
The most famous of the California wine regions is Napa Valley, and these wines are certainly outstanding – but watch out, because Sonoma County is catching up to its overshadowing neighbor. Down south, the Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley is finding that some Rhne style grapes and even Pinot and Chardonnay are able to do well. The Central Coast, the largest California AVA, has many different microclimates that lead to a wide range of wines with many sub-AVAs.
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