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Cuvaison Estate Chardonnay Carneros Napa Valley - Cuvaison Chardonnay Estate 2019 (750ml)
Price: $34.99
Sale Price: $23.99
| Producer | Cuvaison Estate Chardonnay Carneros Napa Valley |
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| Vintage | 2019 |
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| Sku | 12204 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Cuvaison Estate Chardonnay Carneros Napa Valley 2019
Well-balanced, wonderfully complex. Notes of citrus and stone fruit flavors, buttery, rich and full-bodied.
Nose: The nose is dominated by citrus notes, with lemon, grapefruit, and lime zest in spades. On deeper exploration, lovely notes of peach, apricot, pear, and a hint of saffron delight the palate.
Palate: The palate is rich and creamy, with a long, lingering finish. The wine is full-bodied and nicely concentrated, with plush, lush layers of butterscotch, stone fruit, and white flower. The oak is integrated and present, adding light baking spice and length to it all.
Finish: The finish is long and lingering, with notes of citrus, stone fruit, and white flower. The oak spice is still present, but it is well-integrated and does not overpower the fruit.
Pairing
Grilled seafood: The richness and creaminess of the wine will complement the flavors of grilled fish or shellfish. Try pairing it with grilled salmon, sea bass, or shrimp.
Chicken or pork: The oak flavors in the wine will add complexity to the dish, while the fruit flavors will balance out the richness of the meat. Try pairing it with roasted chicken or pork tenderloin.
Cheese: The wine's creamy texture and fruit flavors will complement a variety of cheeses. Try pairing it with a cheese plate that includes brie, cheddar, and goat cheese.
Aperitif: The wine's citrus and stone fruit flavors make it a great choice for an aperitif. Serve it chilled and enjoy it on its own or with a light snack.
Cuvaison Estate Chardonnay Carneros Napa Valley 2019
Since 1969, Cuvaison has helped define the modern era of Napa Valley winemaking and has played a key role in introducing luxury Napa Valley Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to the world. An early pioneer of the Los Carneros region, Cuvaison has championed vibrant and vineyard-driven expressions of exceptional cool-climate wines.
The story of Napa Valley was shaped by farmers, foodies and dreamers pursuing their passion amidst the vine rows of wine country. In 1969, inspired by this wellspring of creativity and craftsmanship, we made our inaugural vintage of Cuvaison Napa Valley Chardonnay. In 1979, we acquired 400 acres of highly prized land north of San Pablo Bay in the Los Carneros district of Napa Valley. Here, fog and wind from the bay make Los Carneros the coolest region in Napa Valley, and the ideal place to grow multiple varieties, in particular Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Cuvaison has been profoundly influenced by our owners, the Schmidheiny family of Switzerland—fourth-generation vintners who purchased our winery in 1979. After acquiring Cuvaison, the Schmidheiny family immediately cemented our focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir by acquiring 400 acres of highly prized land in the Los Carneros region of Napa Valley. In 1991, they began an ambitious program of replanting, while adopting an intimate block-by-block approach to farming to achieve the highest expression of our vineyard and the grape varieties we work with.
Since 2002, Vice President of Winemaking, Steve Rogstad has overseen the winemaking at Cuvaison. In addition to being recognized for making many of the finest wines in our storied history, Steve oversaw the construction of our modern smart-shed winery, designed to facilitate the small-lot approach that defines our acclaimed estate-grown wines.
“Great wines don’t come from a single vintage—they are the culmination of years of knowledge and experience” says Steve.
“Since 2002, I have had the incredible fortune to work with a grand cru-caliber vineyard to create wines that honor Cuvaison’s historic roots, while also helping to lay the foundation for the next fifty years.”
In 2012, Cuvaison was honored by Wine & Spirits as one of the “Top 100 Wineries on the World.”
