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| CHARDONNAY 2016 River Junction |
| Vintage Assessments Tasting Note |
Producer |
MCMANIS |
| Bright medium straw colour. Fairly spicy, slightly honeyed, mineral-tinged, gently cedary, ripe melon-lemon-apple puree nose. Fairly dry, medium bodied, somewhat honeyed, very spicy, gently cedary, bright ripe melon-lemon-apple puree flavours with a lingering, fairly crisp finish. Has 13.5% alcohol and 4 g/L residual sugar with a screwcap closure. TONY ASPLER / 88-points - Spicy, lightly floral, apple nose; medium to full-bodied, dry, apple and lemon flavours; soft on the palate and easy drinking. Has two lot numbers L170406 and 270A2-2312-2016 on the lower part of the glass bottle. |
CSPC |
265983 |
| Type |
White Table Wine |
| Agent |
The Vin |
| Country |
USA |
| Region |
California |
| Rating |
**(87.5 points)
Very Spicy, Ripe |
| LCBO Text |
Status |
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| The River Junction was designated as an AVA in 2001, becoming one of the few California appellations that is home to a single producer. The McManis family successfully petitioned to have this area elevated to AVA status, thanks in large part to the unique composition of sandy loam soils located in the driest part of the delta created by the confluence of the San Joaquin and Stanislaus rivers. This tiny pocket also experiences temperatures that are, on average, 2-5 degrees cooler than neighboring areas - a fact that has a direct impact on the style of wine crafted here. The vineyard is planted with 90% Chardonnay and produces a wine that offers butter, apple, pear and peach. Perfect for grilled chicken. |
Price |
$ 19.95 |
| Bottle Size |
750 mL |
| Tasting Date |
vintages release - August 5, 2017 |
| Cases bought |
1100 (12 bottles per case) |
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Score:
- Not Presented * Below Average
*+ OK
** Good
**+ Excellent
*** Outstanding
***+ Exceptional
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