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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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Decanter94 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Stonestreet
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay 2019"The Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay is a rich and complex wine from the Alexand..."$99.99 -
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- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Stonestreet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.2% Alcohol
Stonestreet 'Upper Barn' Chardonnay 2015"Stonestreet Estate Vineyards stand on the western ridge of the Mayacamas Moun..."$208.99 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2017
- Brand Stonestreet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.2% Alcohol
Stonestreet 'Upper Barn' Chardonnay 2017"Stonestreet Estate Vineyards stand on the western ridge of the Mayacamas Moun..."$372.00 -
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Stonestreet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Stonestreet Alexander Valley Chardonnay 2015""Stonestreet Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is a pure refection of our high-elevat..."$79.00 -
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Vinous93 points
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Jeb Dunnuck92 points
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Lisa Perrotti-B92 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Stonestreet
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Stonestreet Chardonnay 2016""The 2016 Chardonnay Estate is a terrific introduction to the Stonestreet Cha..."$79.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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Decanter94 points
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Wine and Spirit93 points
- Variety Chardonnay
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Stonestreet
- Cellaring 3-5 Years
- Wine Type White
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay 2018"he 2018 Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay is a rich and complex wine from the Ale..."$99.99 -
Chardonnay is one of the most versatile white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world. This classic grape variety first came to Australia in the late 1920s but it wasn't until the 1970s that it become the most widely planted variety in the country.
The peak of its fame came in the 1980s but the style, full of "oaky" buttery flavours, has since become less popular. Today Chardonnay tends to be more restrained with outstanding structure and balance. Look for hints of vanilla/oak flavours and plenty of ripe, melon/grapefruit to ripe peach fruit, from warmer inland regions (Murray Darling, Riverland, Riverina). The Yarra Valley and Margaret River are know for producing wonderful Chardonnay examples that show fruit richness and complexity. Whilst from the coolest regions, such as Tasmania, Adelaide Hills and Mornington Peninsula the characters are more subtle, restrained, mineral with citrus and grapefruit.
It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte d`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvelous poise, elegance and balance.
Chardonnay is critical to the Champagne blend, providing backbone and finesse. It is the only grape that can be used to produce Blanc de Blancs. It is also widely planted in California, Chile and South Africa, and New Zealand.