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2008 Littorai Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay

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Latest Sale Price

April 4, 2021 - $97

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RATINGS

93Robert M. Parker Jr.

...exhibits terrific notes of honeyed citrus, unbuttered popcorn, peaches, white currants and quince with wet stone-like characteristics in the background.

92Vinous / IWC

...showed attractive lemon, smoke and mineral notes overlayed with subtle hints of French oak.

92Stephen Tanzer

...juicy sweetness leavened by a floral quality and a note of lemon peel. Finishes ripe, round and long.

REGION

United States, California, South Coast

South Coast AVA is an appellation that includes vineyards in five counties in Southern California. Those counties are Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego. The designation was established in 1985. There are about 3,000 vineyard acres within the appellation.

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.