California Dreams
This gift set contains two fantastic Californian wines from Shadow Point, a producer we import ourselves. Both their Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are of an exceptionally high standard, at an unbeatable price, and make the ideal gift, all the way from the West Coast.
Shadow Point Chardonnay
This delicious crisp dry white wine comes from vineyards in California’s Central Coast region in Monterey County. The Chardonnay vineyard has its own AVA,( similar to the French Appellation system in France) San Bernabe and sits next to a chain of hills which separate the vineyards from the Pacific coast. The name Shadow Point relates to the shadows which form over the vineyard as the setting sun falls in the west, behind the neighbouring hills.
This is a modern style Californian Chardonnay, has appealing aromas of toasted hazelnuts. A dry wine with refreshing acidity and excellent weight of exotic ripe peaches and nectarines fruits. A well made wine with rich succulent fruits on the finish and great length. If you think you don't like chardonnay, try this one.
Fruit is sourced from a vineyard in Monterey, California’s Central Coast region and sit next to a chain of hills which separate the vineyards from the Pacific coast. The site benefits from the cooling breezes from the Pacific and as such lends itself to Pinot Noir. Fruit is destemmed before undergoing a period of cold maceration. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and 30% of the blend has then spent 8 months on medium toast French oak.
This wine combines delicious red cherry and dried cranberry concentration, with a touch of dark spice. The palate has wild bramble and cherry pie notes. It finishes bright, fresh and gently toasty.
