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La Crema  Monterey Chardonnaytext
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La Crema Monterey Chardonnay 2019

Monterey County, Central Coast, California, United States2019 in Monterey was cool, with plenty of fog and overcast skies. No big heat spikes were leading to a slowly ripening crop of fresh fruit. Best of all, the acidity is juicy and the perfect foil to its ripe tropical fruit. Look for an aromatic nose with baked apples and pineapple dusted with butter scented brioche. On the palate, lemon and tangerine pull it all together along with a mineral coating. Balanced, fresh, and ready to drink. The wine is aged eight months in an 85/15 mix of oak (15 percent new) and stainless steel. The Monterey AVA consists of a long valley stretching from the uniquely cold Monterey Bay to the far southeast reaches of the Salinas Valley.Tasted: 24 March 2021Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:
BC$34.00750mlspecialty listing
AB$36.00750mlfine wine shops
ON$24.00750mlconsignment - Summit Fine Wines
Producer: La CremaDistributors: Summit Fine Wines
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 506790UPC: 04933102094