Ratings
92 points Mundus Vini International Wine Awards; 92 points Decanter Magazine; 91 points Wine Enthusiast; 90 points Wine Spectator
Awards
Gold - Mundus Vini International Wine Awards; 92 points - Decanter Magazine; 91 points - Wine Enthusiast; Wine Spectator Top 10 Values 2025 (#5); Wine Spectator Top 100 2024 (#40)
Identity
| Producer | Wente Family Vineyards |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 98% Chardonnay, 2% Gewürztraminer |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Medium lemon to bright golden hue |
| Aroma | Aromas of green apple, pear, honeysuckle, lavender, lemon curd, charred wood, toasty oak, cinnamon, vanilla, grapefruit |
| Palate | Soft, creamy mouthfeel with balanced acidity; flavors of peach, apricot, pineapple, cantaloupe, butter, cinnamon spice, vanilla spice; well-rounded and silky |
| Finish | Lingering finish with notes of cinnamon spice, pineapple, butter, and minerality; refreshing and balanced |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with grilled shrimp tacos, pasta primavera, grilled corn, soft cheeses, grilled halibut, roasted lemon chicken, chicken marsala |
| Serving Temp | 10 |
| Aging Potential | Suitable for bottle aging; can develop almond, hazelnut, dried apricot, and marmalade aromas with time |
| Serving Glassware | Standard white wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 13.5 |
| Aging Process | Half fermented in neutral American oak barrels and half in stainless steel tanks; barrel fermented portion aged sur lie for 5 months with monthly bâtonnage; stainless steel portion half aged on lees for 5 months; malolactic fermentation performed |
| Fermentation | Cool fermentation in American oak barrels and stainless steel tanks |