Winery MetaphoraChardonnay
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The Chardonnay of the Winery Metaphora is in the top 0 of wines of Napa Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Metaphora's Chardonnay.
Discover the grape variety: Sérénèze de Voreppe
Lively, fresh whites to drink young, with a pale golden robe, an airy palate, and understated aromas of citrus, white flowers and fresh alpine notes. Discreet Dauphiné profile. Listed in the official catalogue, it survives in a few heritage plots in the Dauphiné and is studied among ancient alpine varieties. French autochthonous white grape from Isère, preserved for its heritage value.
Informations about the Winery Metaphora
The Winery Metaphora is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
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: Distinguished
Said of a fine, elegant wine that is outstanding in its category.
