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2017 Maxem UV Vineyard Chardonnay

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Latest Sale Price

October 9, 2022 - $66

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RATINGS

96Jeb Dunnuck

...bouquet of crushed citrus, salty minerality, orange blossom, and a hint of earth. With brilliant balance, medium to full body, bright acidity, and a great finish...

94The Wine Advocate

...bold notions of guava, ripe peaches and green mango plus touches of beeswax, allspice and candied ginger. Medium to full bodied, the palate has fantastic intensity, with a wonderfully satiny texture and lovely freshness lifting the long finish.

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.