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Wine of the Week!
Merryvale 2005 $18  
Starmont Chardonnay
If you like chardonnay that is made in the classic Napa Valley style then reach for our Wine of the Week pick. We’re talking about the Merryvale 2005 Starmont Chardonnay.
What makes this so Napa is that it’s got the great balance of fruity flavors – citrus and apple, along with a mouth pleasing fullness that’s not overdone. We’re rediscovering California Chardonnay and the Merryvale certainly deserves a taste.
The wine is about eighteen dollars a bottle which is a good price for a wine of this quality and layered flavor. Here’s the best news – the Merryvale Starmont Chardonnay is well distributed around the country and widely available online too.
Chardonnay is enjoying a return to its roots in California. So if your taste runs to that classic style of California Chard that’s so versatile and drinkable, search out our Wine of the Week, Merryvale 2005 Starmont Chardonnay.
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Wine on the Radio – May 4, 2007Winemaker’s Notes
Aromas of exotic fruit, ripe peach, green apple, with a hint of vanilla and spice. This Starmont Chardonnay has a round impression on the palate, a slight richness from the sur lie barrel aging, and has a clean, silky finish.Winemaking
Cellaring
Two years from release to reach maturity, with a plateau for another five years after that
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