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2008 Auteur Durell Vineyard Chardonnay

Removed from a professional wine storage facility

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RATINGS

94Robert M. Parker Jr.

...orange zest, lemon rind, honeysuckle and tropical fruit notes...

93Wine Spectator

Tight and firm, with vivid, well-structured peach, citrus blossom, tropical fruit and honeysuckle flavors that are pure, focused and concentrated.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.