Heller Estate Chardonnay 2006

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Our Price:   £12.95 List Price:   £15.60 Saving Of:   £2.65 (17%) Earn 12 Loyalty Points Bottle or Case:    Single Bottle:  £12.95  Case of 6:  £77.70  Case of 12:  £155.40 Producer:  Heller Estate Grape Varieties:  100% Chardonnay Optimum Drinking:  Within 8 years Wine Style:  Lively citrus and melon flavours Alcohol by Volume:  13.5% Country:  USA Availability:

When Gilbert Heller bought the former Durney Vineyards in 1994, he realised that if he was going to make outstanding wine, he had to start with the vineyard. Heller Estate farms 50 ha of organically certified vineyards in the Carmel Valley, producing chemical free grapes without pesticides or herbicides and using environmentally friendly cultivation methods. They believe that, in the long run, they will produce even better quality fruit and healthier vines which live longer.

The winery and vineyards are located 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean in an idyllic setting with sweeping views of the Cachagua Valley, a high mountain valley off the Carmel Valley itself. The vines are located at 1500 to 2000 feet, giving good diurnal temperature differences and leading to great fruit expression.

Gilbert Heller's wife, Toby, is a sculptor, working mostly in metal, and a rendition of her ‘Dances on the Palate' graces the Heller label.

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Viticulture: The vineyards are planted at an altitude of 1200-1500 feet, producing rich, luscious grapes which result in outstanding premium wines.

Vinification: Cold Fermented in stainless steel for 14 months. 100% French oak - 35% new. Suitable for Vegans. Alcohol 13.5%

Tasting Notes: Predominantly citrus notes of lemon with vibrant pear and melon. Also, look for notes of honeysuckle as aromas develop in glass.
Barely going through malic fermentation and being tank fermented make this wine lively and bright. Crisp citrus flavours and a tight acid backbone combine to enhance the mouth feel and make this wine the perfect accompaniment to seafood dishes.

Serve: Creamy chicken dishes.