Chateau Montelena - Chardonnay | Californian White Wine

40 years and still running strong, the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay began its history with the 1972 vintage and gained worldwide recognition when the 1973 offering bested a group highly acclaimed Burgundies in a major 1976 blind tasting. Over the years the winery has kept up its focused and consistently produced fine efforts. The 2014 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay is one of the best in the marketplace. Medium straw color; the aromas exhibit ripe apples and as hading of sweet oak; medium bodied, fine and rich on the palate; dry, nice acidity, well balanced; ripe apple and sweet oak in its vibrant flavors.