{"product_id":"freemark-abbey-chardonnay-napa-valley-2018-750ml","title":"Freemark Abbey Chardonnay Napa Valley 2023 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinemakers Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Profile: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe really love blending Chardonnay from different sites and clones to produce a classic expression of Napa Valley style. Our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecooler sites in Carneros, near the San Francisco Bay, create beautiful citrus notes of lemon zest, lime leaf and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003emandarine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efresh and vibrant texture. I was also able to work with some incredible \"old vines\" farther east that were planted in 1978. The wine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduced from them is elegant with fresh pear and floral notes. Blending has created a palate that is a graceful balance of rich and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecreamy textures with vibrant acidity. Flavors of baked Gala apple, Bosc pear, hazelnut, vanilla and oak spices round out its appeal; making it well suited to enjoy on its own or pair well with a wide range of dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eProfessional Review\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e94 points James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully layered and slightly rich yet well balanced. A luxurious but fresh-tasting wine that leads with toasted almonds and brown butter, then crisp apples and Bosc pears. Winemaker Kristy Melton goes for a middle ground between ripeness and nervy austerity, so this wine reaches a deft balance. Full-bodied. Drink or hold. (02\/205)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freemark Abbey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975712772320,"sku":"104113","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/freemark-abbey-chardonnay-napa-valley.jpg?v=1663886917","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/freemark-abbey-chardonnay-napa-valley-2018-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}