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Wine Details
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Description:
An interesting wine evolved from the Chardonnel grape. In a twist, winemaker Chuck Smith doesn't ferment the wine to being fully dry. Rather, this delightful white wine is left with just a light perception of sweetness; putting it into the off-dry category. A combination of pear, honeysuckle and lilac make an attractive assortment of aromas which come forth to greet you. On the palate, this light bodied wine has a stone fruit quality accented with a dash of spice that balances the initial perception of sweetness. Great wine for a turkey dinner!
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Varietal Definition
Chardonel:
Chardonel was developed in New York State, to be a late-ripening, highly-productive, cold-climate varietal. A cross of Chardonnay and Seyval Blanc, Chardonel is proving its value in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest states. Given much of the same treatment as Chardonnay, it adapts well to barrel fermention, and controlled lees contact. The result is often a full-bodied dry wine, high in alcohol and acidity, with a similar, if less pronounced character than Chardonnay.
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