Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay 2024 750ml SparkingThe Wagner family's winemaking legacy spans three generations, with roots in Napa Valley dating back to 1915. Chuck Wagner, who co founded Caymus Vineyards, expanded the family's vision to the cooler coastline of Monterey County. By 1988, he began planting in the Santa Lucia Highlands, a region shaped by morning fog, bright sunshine, and gusting winds that provide an extended growing season ideal for Chardonnay. This exceptional site became the
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
He began as an innovator from off the map
Black plum fruit melds with white pepper and crushed herbs
orange peel and a honeyed accent
it displays aromas of black cherry and plum backed by subtle notes of mocha and vanilla
freshly shaved cherry wood
walnut and dark-chocolate aromas and flavors
with high concentrations of calcareous deposits
head of Vienna's Regional Wine Committee: “With the Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC
the result is a very dynamic wine that sets us apart from the "normal" Chardonnay
The crisp acidity enhances the lingering taste of this well-structured wine
which is well supported by spicy mineral and cigar box flavors
