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DeSante Old Vine Chardonnay
Year
2008
2008
Varietal
Chardonnay
Chardonnay
Style
Juicy
Juicy
Origin
United States
United States
Pairing
Poultry
Poultry
$35.00 per bottle
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Origin
The heart and soul of the California wine industry, Napa
Valley is 34 miles long, running north to south, and is
defined by mountain ranges and its proximity to the
Pacific Ocean. Its temperate climate, coupled with over
30 different soil types, make Napa Valley one of the
world’s premier wine regions. Within “The Valley,” there
are 16 distinct American Viticultural Areas (AVA s), each
with a unique microclimate, running from the warm, dry
Calistoga at the valley’s northern end to the cool, windy
and foggy hills of Carneros, set right up against San
Pablo Bay. Pairings
This wine is at its best with simply
prepared fish and chicken dishes, as
it has the ability to hold its own flavor
without interfering with the taste
of the food. Because of its delicacy
and crispness, it is also a natural with
oysters and shellfish. While tihs may
sacrifice some of the wine’s subtle
nuances, it can also be used to cut
through rich butter and cream sauces.
Serve lightly chilled (56°F). Winemaker
This wine is a labor of love for David
and Katharine DeSante, a husbandand-
wife winemaking team who
bring years of expertise and an artful
touch to every project they take up.
After earning a masters in oenology
from UC Davis and working in as far
flung places as Western Australia and
Bordeaux (Château Lafite), David has
made a name for himself in Napa as a
hired winemaker for such vineyards as
Tierra Roja, Jaffe and Source Napa. The Wine
For years, David DeSante had his eyes
on a parcel of old-vine Chardonnay in
Jack Varozza’s vineyard in Napa Valley.
DeSante thinks of the north half of the
Varozza vineyard as a “vine museum”
due to the fact that most of Napa Valley
has been replanted within the last 15
years. By contrast, these Chardonnay
vines were planted in 1973. A few years
ago, DeSante approached Varozza with
the idea of making a Chardonnay from
these grapes. Today, DeSante harvests
the fruit ripe, but prevents the occurrence
of malolactic fermentation (which
creates the buttery, creamy flavors in
some wines) to keep a bright, refreshing
line of acidity and crisp minerality.
Notice aromas of fresh pear and
honeycomb that lead to hints of citrus
zest and a chalky, mineral texture. Recently Viewed :
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