2010 Alamos - Chardonnay

Fruity on the nose, with a friendly mix of pineapple, apple, melon and powdered sugar aromas. Feels smooth and round but not heavy, with good acidity and likable, simple flavors of melon, banana and apple. There’s a light note of toast on the finish.

The 2010 Chardonnay was aged sur lie in French oak for 5 months with 75% of the wine put through malolactic fermentation. Notions of pear, apple, and a hint of tropical fruits lead to a spicy, ripe, nicely balanced wine with very good depth and length. Drink this very good value over the next 2-3 years.

A plush red, sporting cassis, raspberry and plum skin notes wound around medium tannins. The finish lingers with an aftertaste of dark spice and graphite. Drink now.

Alamos Chardonnay 2010 shows a straw-yellow color with light shades of green. The nose offers ripe tropical fruit aromas with citrus and floral notes. The mouthfeel is full and rich, with concentrated ripe pear and fig fruit mingled with vanilla and sweet spice oak flavors. The finish is clean and fresh with bright, crisp acidity.