About this WINE
Fetzer Vineyards
Mendocino County
The North Coast's Mendocino County is effectively a cooler extension of Sonoma County to its south. Mendocino County's 6,000 ha includes two of the coolest, highest-lying AVAs, Anderson Valley and Potter Valley.
Here, coastal fog-banks are replaced by a harsher interior continental climate suited to fresh, vibrant Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs, Zinfandels and Cabernet Sauvignons; much of the white fruit is destined for the sparkling wine industry.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world 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 marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.
It is quantitatively important in California and Australia, is widely planted in Chile and South Africa, and is the second most widely planted grape in New Zealand. In warm climates Chardonnay has a tendency to develop very high sugar levels during the final stages of ripening and this can occur at the expense of acidity. Late picking is a common problem and can result in blowsy and flabby wines that lack structure and definition.
Recently in the New World, we have seen a move towards more elegant, better- balanced and less oak-driven Chardonnays, and this is to be welcomed.
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Following the principles of its founders Barney & Kathleen Fetzer, this winery has continued to grow since 1968 with sustainability in mind; winning a string of accolades for its environmental works. The Sundial Chardonnay (with touches of Viognier, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio & Sauvignon) bursts with West Coast sunshine and delicate, mango and pineapple merge with honeydew melon and a little sweet spice. Wholesome.
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