2006 Kalinda Anderson Valley Chardonnay

SKU #1034145

Three years ago, our first ever Anderson Valley Chardonnay made its debut and was, in our estimation, the best Kalinda Chardonnay ever. That great producer of Chardonnay from my former neighbor has allowed us to put our label on a small quantity of their estate fruit, and it will become the greatest of all Kalinda Chardonnays. The 2006 Kalinda Anderson Valley Chardonnay is barrel fermented and is aged sur-lies for nine months. The aromas suggest that you are standing in a pear orchard, while in the mouth there is tons of structure, vibrant fruit that is supported by just a hint of French oak and a finish that will make you say “Wow!” Anderson does not usually consume white wine, but for this puppy/gem he says that it is our house white for the next x-amount of months or until we are sold out, which may be tomorrow. Jump on this gem! (Jim Barr, K&L)

Price: $13.99

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Varietal:

Chardonnay

- The white grape of Burgundy, and probably the most familiar name to American consumers. In Burgundy, the name of the grape generally does not appear on the label-only the place where it was grown (e.g. Meursault, Puligny Montrachet, etc.). It is also the grape of Chablis, where it's habit of early ripening puts it at risk for Spring freezes and hailstorms. It is responsive to a wide variety of wine-making techniques, and use in Champagne as well. The American style has often been to put Chardonnay fully through a secondary, malolactic fermentation, producing a wine that is often fat and rich. In Burgundy, by contrast, Chardonnay produces white wines of great power, but also of great acidity and crispness. It usually maintains a high level of alcohol, and the tremendous diversity of Chardonnay winemaking styles across the globe make wines from this grape one the most interesting and popular varietals. Here is a list of our bestselling Chardonnay
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United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world. Click for a list of bestselling items from the United States.
Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year. For our entire selection of California wines, please visit this link.
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Anderson Valley/Mendocino

- Cooled by the nearby ocean and the seemingly omnipresent bank of oceanic fog, this picturesque wine region is home to a wealth of cool-climate grapes like riesling and gewürztraminer plus chardonnay and pinor noir, which are responsible for impressive and intense sparkling wines.