| Chardonnay has emerged as the premier
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| | Chardonnay wines are produced from
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| white wine in California. Originating
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| | regions with long moderate days and cool
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| from Burgundy, France, the Chardonnay
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| | nights. They prefer rich alluvial soils
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| grape has enabled vintners from the
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| | and access to a consistent water
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| Golden State to produce opulent white
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| | source.Just as Oakville and Rutherford
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| wines with crisp, bold flavors. A well
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| | are synonymous with premium quality
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| made Chardonnay can be enjoyed in a wide
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| | Cabernet Sauvignon, Carneros is unmatched
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| array of situations; from celebrations to
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| | in the Napa Valley as far as Chardonnay
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| a quiet night in front of the
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| | production goes. Carneros is the
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| fire.Although the best known Napa wine is
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| | southernmost AVA of the Napa Valley. Its
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| Cabernet Sauvignon, the Chardonnay is
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| | day time temperature is moderated by fog
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| nipping at its heels. White wine has
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| | from the nearby San Pablo Bay.
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| long been thought of as the boring
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| | Additionally, because Carneros is not
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| counterpart of the strong, awe-inspiring
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| | protected by the Mayacamas mountain
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| red, but premium Chardonnay producers
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| | range, their vineyards are heavily
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| have put this stereotype to
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| | affected by the winds that sweep through
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| sleep.Thankfully, the preferences of the
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| | the valley.These winds cause the vines to
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| individual wine consumer have progressed
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| | shut down metabolically, keeping the acid
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| to encompass a larger range of styles and
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| | high and sugar low. These two qualities
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| flavors. This change can be attributed
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| | are a trademark of premium Chardonnay
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| to the progression of winemaking and
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| | grapes, and is one of the main reasons
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| innovative farming techniques. The use
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| | why Carneros is famous for producing the
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| of malolactic fermentation has enabled
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| | grape. Choosing a Chardonnay from this
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| vintners to give their wines buttery,
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| | region increases your chances of getting
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| creamy flavors.The importance of the
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| | a great wine, but it does not ensure that
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| winemaker cannot be understated, but
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| | you will get what you want. The
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| great wines are made in the vineyard.
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| | following are some of my favorite
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| Because of the complexity of viticulture,
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| | producers of the grape in the Napa
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| there are an enormous number of variables
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| | Valley.Acacia Winery may be best known
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| that influence the vine, and consequently
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| | for its Pinot Noir, but their Carneros
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| the grape. When these conditions are
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| | Chardonnay is gaining recognition as one
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| right, grapes can be grown with unmatched
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| | of the best white wines in the Napa
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| flavor.Understanding which regions are
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| | Valley. Their full bodied, crisp
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| best suited to produce the different
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| | Chardonnays pair beautifully with citrus
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| varietals is the first step in choosing a
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| | flavored seafood, but are also enjoyable
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| great wine. In general, the best
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| | on their own.
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