Winery August WestChardonnay
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The Chardonnay of the Winery August West is in the top 0 of wines of Russian River Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery August West's Chardonnay.
Discover the grape variety: Maratheftiko
Structured and intensely coloured age-worthy reds with a deep purple robe, firm tannins and an ample palate, signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), spices, Mediterranean garrigue and leather notes. Powerful altitude profile. Considered the finest red grape of Cyprus, experiencing a qualitative renaissance among modern Cypriot winemakers. Autochthonous black grape of Cyprus, grown at altitude in the Troodos Mountains.
Informations about the Winery August West
The Winery August West is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Russian River Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Russian River Valley
Cool climate ideal for elegant Pinot Noir and balanced Chardonnay: fine, silky reds with aromas of cherry, raspberry, undergrowth and sweet spice, fine acidity and velvety tannins. Textured Chardonnay with notes of apple, citrus and butter, measured oak. Also gourmet Zinfandels and traditional-method sparklers. Sonoma AVA cooled by the Pacific fog of the Petaluma Gap, alluvial and volcanic soils.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Tired
Wine that is too old, faded or has suffered from handling such as racking or bottling. In the first case it is too late, in the second case the wine must be put to rest for a few weeks in the cellar.
