Stonestreet Chardonnay Alexander Valley 2020 (750ml) Rhone Blend - White

Stonestreet Chardonnay Alexander Valley 2020 (750ml) Rhone Blend - WhiteThe Estate wines are a collection of expressive cuves emanating from the most highly prized vineyard blocks on the mountain. Each harvest, our winemaking team identifies the preeminent blocks of the vintage and uses a portion of this fruit to craft wines that showcase the best of the Estate in our Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. As a blend of our best Chardonnay vineyard sites, the Estate bottling is always one of

delicate and ethereal

(Tasted: December 12

its intimate relationship with the origin and its deep roots with a unique terroir in the world

the Eguren family are one of the few (if not the only) families in Rioja that produce an estate grown and bottled "tinto joven" from a single village - in this case

However fears of their potential impact did influence initial picking decisions

From old vines planted in a single vineyard

Steenberg holds the distinction of being the oldest farm in the picturesque Constantia Valley

enriching the dining experience with its depth and complexity

is perfectly balanced

the palate delivers plenty of plum preserves and earthy layers with a firm

We do not blend this wine with other Zinfandels in our cellar

It's an intense wine with firm acidity and distinct sour cherry flavours