2020 Cloud Nine
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020
Type: White
Price: $46.00
2020 Cloud Nine Chardonnay - McClain Cellars Escape to pure bliss with this exquisite 100% Chardonnay from Central California's sun-kissed vineyards. Cloud Nine delivers an enchanting sensory journey that begins with an alluring bouquet of ripe pear and golden honey. Each sip reveals layers of delicate apple blossom and vibrant lemon zest, creating a harmonious balance that dances across your palate. Medium-bodied yet graceful, this wine culminates in a refreshingly crisp and bright finish that
Tasting Notes
This medium-bodied Chardonnay displays a brilliant pale gold color with subtle green highlights in the glass. The nose opens with inviting aromas of ripe Bartlett pear and acacia honey, complemented by delicate white flower notes and a whisper of vanilla. On the palate, flavors of crisp apple blossom dance alongside bright lemon zest and honeyed pear, supported by well-integrated acidity that provides excellent structure. The finish is clean and refreshing with lingering citrus notes and a subtle mineral undertone that speaks to its Santa Ynez Valley terroir.
Food Pairings
Grilled halibut with lemon butter, roasted chicken with herbs de Provence, creamy lobster bisque, pan-seared scallops with cauliflower purée, Caesar salad with grilled shrimp, aged Gruyère and pear tart, fresh oysters on the half shell
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