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Anthony Gismondi on Wine
Bonterra Vineyards Chardonnaytext
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15¾/20

Bonterra Vineyards Chardonnay 1999

Mendocino County, California, United StatesBonterra is an organically produced wine from the Fetzer/Brown Foreman group. Organic conjures images of oxidised wine but this is mainstream California chardonnay. Tons of oak, saw-dusty, doughy, vanilla and super ripe melon character. Very complex but a bit heavy-handed with a sweet, warm finish. Powerful, with good to excellent length. Chill well and try with mushroom risotto, breaded white meats.Tasted: 01 September 2000Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$21.95750ml 
Producer: Bonterra VineyardsDistributors: Escalade Wines & Spirits
Grape: Chardonnay