White

Joie de Vivre Chardonnay

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Mendocino Ridge · Napa-Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
United States
Region
Mendocino Ridge · Napa-Sonoma
Appellation
Mendocino Ridge / Napa-Sonoma / California
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

Grilled Fish · Roast Chicken · Mushroom Risotto · Creamy Cheeses · Pasta with White Sauces

Rated vintages

  • 201588 pts

    Dark in color and slightly reduced, this wine offers a waxy texture of apple, apricot and vanilla, medium in build with approachable richness and roundness. Smooth, it's a pleasant quaffer.

  • 201492 pts

    Subtle, well-balanced and rich in texture, this full-bodied wine sneaks up on the taste buds, starting with mild Bosc pear and toasted-almond aromas, then pouring richer pear, honey and hazelnut flavors onto the palate. A slight reserve in the flavors is more than offset by a qu…