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2007 Mount Eden Estate Chardonnay

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January 15, 2023 - $61

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RATINGS

96Robert M. Parker Jr.

...white currants, lemon butter, poached pear, as well as touches of honey and crushed rock...great freshness and brilliant purity...This is probably my favorite vintage over the last decade and has at least 10 years of aging potential.

93The Wine Advocate

...This is a sweet, generous style, with beautifully filled out layers of fruit and an open, inviting personality... Vintage 2007 was the driest year at Mount Eden since 1977. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022.

92Vinous / IWC

...Lively, mineral-laced aromas of pear, quince and white flowers...Sappy and light on its feet...surprisingly dense orchard fruit flavors and an exotic hint of papaya...pure, nervy and tightly focused finish...impressively persistent.

REGION

United States, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

Santa Cruz Mountains AVA includes high elevation territory in the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo. The AVA follows the coast line from San Francisco to Monterey with elevations from 400 feet to 3,000 feet above sea level. There are 1,500 vineyard acres and the AVA was established in 1981. Despite the challenging terrain in these rugged mountains and hills, highly esteemed wineries have been located here since the early 20th century, when Paul Masson, a Frenchman by birth, started making sparkling wine in the area. By the 1970s vineyards were growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Numerous microclimates within the AVA offer viticulturists diverse growing conditions, and many varietals are grown successfully.

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.