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Knights Bridge Winery KBE 2018 Estate Chardonnay
Knights Bridge Winery KBE 2018 Estate Chardonnay
Knights Bridge Winery
2018
Chardonnay
Bottle Size: 750ml, 12/cs
Region: Knights Valley, Sonoma County, CA
Region: Knights Valley, Sonoma County, CA
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$40.00
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With a purchase of 12 bottles (1case) of Knights Bridge Estate 2018 Chardonnay enjoy TWO Angel Bonus Offers:
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a VIP wine tasting at the winery during your next California Wine Country visit, or opt for a virtual wine tasting with the winery. Reservation required.
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a complimentary Knights Bridge Winery wine key
Tasting Notes:
- Color: pale golden
- Aromas: peach, poached pear, danish pastry, honeycomb, peonies
- Palate: apricot, apple flesh, lemon rind, lively acidity, lingering finish
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RegionKnights Valley, Sonoma County, CA
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Production395 cases
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Alcohol14.5%
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Aging PotentialExcellent aging potential, the Winemaker recommends acquiring a case and watching the wine develop well through 2028 and beyond
Winemaker:
Director of Winemaking – Douglas Danielak
Assistant Winemaker – Derek Bajeu
About the Winemaker:
Douglas graduated from Michigan State University, and later U.C. Davis earning a BS in Viticulture and Enology. He also attended the Lycée Agricole et Viticole de Beaune in Burgundy. During his time in France, Douglas worked with Rebecca Wasserman at Le Serbet gaining in-depth knowledge of barrels from cooperages Francois Frères and Taransaud. During his award-winning career, Douglas has received both critical praise and high scores. In 2014, Wine Spectator named Douglas a Winemaker to Watch.
Vineyard:
Knights Bridge Estate Vineyard
About the Vineyard:
Knights Bridge Winery's sustainably farmed estate vineyard is located in the hills of Knights Valley where growing conditions yield intense yet balanced fruit flavors.
Additional Winemaker Notes:
Grapes hand-harvested at night, sorted, destemmed, gently pressed, thoroughly settles, and fermented 30 days, 100% malolactic fermentation
Aged 10 months in 20% new French oak
Accolades:
95 points, Double Gold Medal – Sunset International Wine Competition, 2020
91 points – Wildred Wond, wne.com, May 2020
90 points, Gold Medal – American Fine Wine Competition, 2020
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Food Pairing Suggestions:
Get ready for wine and food pairing nirvana! Try this elegant, Burgundian-style Chardonnay with fennel-dusted wild salmon and caramelized vegetables or a butter leaf salad with poached pears, gorgonzola and candied pecans dressed with champagne vinaigrette.
About the Winery
Knights Bridge Winery
Located north of Calistoga in a narrow valley that bridges two of California's most prominent and respected winegrowing regions – Napa and Sonoma – you’ll find the breathtaking Knights Bridge Winery.
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