Monterey County California Chardonnay
Mirassou® Monterey County Chardonnay
Balancing intense fruit flavors with delicate aromas and subtle hints of oak, Mirassou wines embody the optimism and pioneering spirit passed down through six generations of the Mirassou family. Featuring a uniquely approachable style, this Monterey County Chardonnay honors the Mirassou family's heritage while appealing to a new generation of wine enthusiasts.
Vintage: 2005
Food and Wine Pairings
Macaroni & Cheese with Applewood Bacon
Roasted Red Pepper and Pesto Spread
Apricot Spread with Chevre
Winemaker Notes:
The grapes used to create the 2005 Mirassou Monterey County Chardonnay were primarily sourced from Monterey County. The cooler temperature on the coast yields a longer growing season, allowing the grapes to develop deep flavors which results in intensely flavorful wines. The goal was to achieve a range of ripeness levels to ensure our Chardonnay reflects the best varietal characters of Monterey County. This was accomplished by combining the cool climate characters and crisp acidity from our northern vineyards with the ripe and rich characters obtained from the warmer southern vineyards.
The grapes received some skin contact, which provided a layer of complexity and enhanced the flavor of the Chardonnay fruit. The grapes were partially fermented in stainless steel tanks to maintain a clean, crisp and delicate structure.
Some of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation to round the natural acid, offering a degree of creaminess yet focusing to retain the natural crispness of the fruit. The wines were blended with a small percentage of Viognier to add a subtle layer of floral character to the wine.
Taste Profile: The 2005 Mirassou Monterey County Chardonnay displays intense fruit flavors of citrus, tropical fruit, and green apple. These primary flavors are complimented by secondary flavors of pear, melon, citrus, and floral characters. Subtle oak influences contribute a subtle creamy and vanilla character, resulting in a well-balanced, medium-bodied wine.
Crisp and delicately structured, as a result of the cooler but sunny growing conditions that provide naturally firm acid levels, this wine is extremely food friendly. It is at its best if enjoyed within a year of release, but should be able to age in the bottle for up to three years.
Finished Wine: Balancing crisp fruit flavors of peach and nectarine with hints of tropical fruit and vanilla, Mirassou Monterey County Chardonnay is a unique expression of California's cool-climate coast and a bright expression of California's most celebrated growing regions.
Featured Wine: Chardonnay
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Appellation Name: Monterey County
Titratable Acidity: 0.57 g/100mL
Ph: 3.44
Residual Sugar: 0.80 g/100mL
SRP: $11.00
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