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Wine Producer: Buena Vista

Country: U.S.A.

Region: California / Southernmost tips of Sonoma and Napa County

Production Area: Carneros

Grape Type: Chardonnay

Colour: White

Wine - Making Process: Grapes were whole cluster pressed, 100% barrel fermented and 

completed secondary fermentation

Ageing: Ten months in 10% new French oak.

Features: Due to the geological diversity of vineyards within the Carneros appellation, grapes were hand harvested based upon optimum ripeness and flavor maturity from sites including Herman, Thornton Ranch and Southern Sonoma. The grapes were whole cluster pressed, 100% barrel fermented and completed secondary fermentation. The wine was aged in French oak.
Tropical aromas spring from the glass with a note of lemon custard pie. Mango and pineapple flavours are layered with baked peaches and creamy vanilla that spreads across the palate. This Chardonnay has bright acidity, a good richness and a long finish.

Explore Buena Vista: The self-proclaimed Count, and founder of Buena Vista, Agoston Haraszthy, understood that great wine comes not only from great grapes, but also from great places. In the 1860’s Buena Vista covered more than 6,000 acres reaching from the southernmost part of Sonoma Valley into Napa County. Both regions offer a unique terroir – the magical combination of all the attributes required to create outstanding wines of a particular site – from the soil, to the climate, to the site’s exposure to the sun, to the vine itself. With the release of the Chateau Buena Vista wines, we celebrate and honour Buena Vista’s indelible presence and significant contributions to the California wine world. These wines are a culmination of the storied history of Buena Vista ... a story like no other.The Buena Vista Vinicultural Society was formed in 1863 by the winery’s founder, Count Agoston Haraszthy, to further improve its winemaking prowess and expand its vineyards. The Vinicultural Society has been restored as a collection of unique small-production wines that honour the winery’s pioneering spirit and contribution to California winemaking. The collection of wines explores clonal selections, varietals and the incredible terroir of Northern California.

Pairings: Toasted nuts, pastry crust, meaty fish and shellfish, poultry and pork dishes, - grilling or toasting. Risotto and Pastas with creamy sauces.

Serving Temperature: 8°C - 10°C

Actual Alcoholic Strength by Volume: 14.5% vol. (varies depending on vintage).

Allergens: Contains sulphites.