Neyers Chardonnay Carneros 2017

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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Carneros
Alcohol %
14.1
Wine Spectator
92
Wine Profile
Awards
93 POINTS - SOMM Journal "Subtle but irresistible aromas of pear and white flowers persist on the palate, along with lemon, quince, tangerine blossom, and defined salinity. Italian herbs show on the finish." - M.M.
92 POINTS - Wine Spectator
“Refined and refreshing, with lively green pear, apple and citrus flavors, powered by zesty acidity. Quince paste and dried savory notes show on the finish.” - K.M.
Winemaker Notes
Shot-Wente” is an heirloom Chardonnay selection. It developed naturally
in the Wente Brothers Livermore Valley vine nursery in the early 1930’s.
The clusters are smaller than normal for Chardonnay—as are the individual
grapes—giving them increased skin surface relative to the juice. That enhanced
ratio makes the wine especially flavorful, so despite the small yields the selection
was popular with California winemakers in the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. It is now
making a comeback in popularity, as it has shown a resistance to several new
diseases that afflict vines that were developed through clonal breeding. Our
winemaker, Tadeo, has done much to improve even further the quality of the
Neyers Carneros District Chardonnay since our first vintage 25 years ago
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