Ferrari Carano Chardonnay 2024
Product details
| Management number | 253520139 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$15.00 | Model Number | 253520139 | ||
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This structured and 'aristocratic' white wine originates from the United States, within the celebrated Sonoma County A.V.A. in coastal Northern California. Produced by Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery an iconic estate founded in 1981 by Don and Rhonda Carano this bottling represents a quintessential, benchmark expression of Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley Chardonnay. Sourced from choice estate vineyard blocks across prime cool-climate sub-appellations (including Alexander Valley, Russian River Valley, and Sonoma Coast), the vines thrive in gravelly loam and sandy alluvial soils. The coastal microclimate brings persistent morning fog from the Pacific Ocean and cool marine breezes, balancing warm afternoon sunshine to allow Chardonnay grapes to achieve lush tropical richness while locking in a crisp, mouthwatering natural acidity.
Wine Description
The Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay presents a luminous, brilliant gold color in the glass with bright lemon-yellow and chartreuse highlights along the rim. Its sensory profile is exceptionally fresh, high-toned, and complex, delivering an expansive, precise, and luxurious portrayal of Sonoma County Chardonnay. The bouquet opens with a soaring display of golden delicious apples, ripe yellow peaches, and sweet Meyer lemon curd, seamlessly layered with complex underlays of roasted hazelnuts, brioche, toasted brioche, vanilla bean, crème brûlée, and a subtle line of crushed stone minerality. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, supple, and athletic, showcasing a succulent core of tropical pineapple, spiced orchard fruits, and lemon cream. It is characterized by its outstanding inner energy and a bright, mouthwatering backbone of natural acidity that effortlessly lifts its opulent mid-palate density. The mouthfeel is broad, velvety, and creamy, framed by seamless oak integration gained from lees stirring (bâtonnage), carrying into an extraordinarily long, dry, and buttery finish accented by lingering notes of toasted oak, citrus peel, and warm baking spices.
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United States White
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