{"product_id":"schug-carneros-chardonnay-2019-750ml-90we-90js-93tp","title":"Schug Carneros Chardonnay 2023 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eSchug · Carneros · 2023\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay | Carneros, California | 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn primarily from Schug's Estate and Ricci vineyards, with additional barrels from Wildcat Mountain and Sangiacomo, this Carneros Chardonnay brings together barrel-aged richness and refreshing acidity. Each vineyard lot was fermented separately and aged on the lees in small French oak barrels, with a judicious contribution of new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrus, white flowers, and peach lead into layers of tropical and stone fruit with light minerality. Creamy texture and a crisp, mouth-watering finish make this a Chardonnay to enjoy at the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews · Vintage 2023\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Panel, 92 Points | \u003c\/strong\u003eAged sur lie for nine months in (25% new) small French oak barrels, this classically styled Chardonnay shows a salty mineral character with melon, MacIntosh apple, marzipan, and lemon oil. Nice mouth feel, with body weight, and accented with crisp acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Enthusiast, 92 Points | \u003c\/strong\u003eA tantalizing, toasty top note draws you into this mouth-coating, richly flavorful and full-bodied wine. Spicy oak notes, light butter accents and poached pear flavors bring a lot of satisfaction on the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 91 Points | \u003c\/strong\u003eThis shows note of ripe peaches and pineapple with hints of toffee, honeysuckle and lemon custard. Medium- to full-bodied, creamy and weighty yet with fresh, juicy acidity coming through. Mellow and textural on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWinemaker Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChardonnay grapes grown primarily in Schug's Estate and Ricci vineyards, with additional barrels from the Wildcat Mountain and Sangiacomo vineyards, underwent traditional European winemaking practices. Each lot was fermented separately and aged on the lees (\"sur-lie\") in small French oak barrels, introducing judicious new oak. The result is an elegant and powerful wine that is refreshing and mouth-watering on the finish. It has intense aromatics of citrus, white flowers, and peach. This wine offers layers of tropical and stone fruit and light minerality on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-balanced acidity gives it a crisp, clean finish, making it an excellent wine with food. Try it with cream soups, rich seafood, fowl, veal, and pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePairing \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe chilled alongside rich seafood, cream soups, poultry, veal, or pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Schug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppellation: Carneros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: California, United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape: Chardonnay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging: On the lees in small French oak barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46970844512539,"sku":"210000056026","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/nborgzwojgc2dueuahow.jpg?v=1792692954","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/schug-carneros-chardonnay-2019-750ml-90we-90js-93tp","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}