{"product_id":"stonestreet-estate-vineyards-chardonnay-2021","title":"Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Chardonnay 2021","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis white wine originates from the United States, specifically the Alexander Valley appellation in Sonoma County, California. Stonestreet Estate Vineyards is a legendary mountain estate climbing the slopes of the Mayacamas Mountain range. Their vineyards range in elevation from 400 to an astounding 2,400 feet. This \"Estate\" bottling represents a masterful master-blend of their best high-altitude blocks (averaging 25 years of age). Due to the cooler mountain temperatures and volcanic soils, Stonestreet is famous for creating a style that bridges the gap between California's classic richness and a structural, mineral-driven backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Chardonnay 2021 is a full-throttle, powerful mountain Chardonnay that leans into opulent textures while maintaining excellent high-altitude composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppearance: Luminous, brilliant golden straw hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNose: Rich and wonderfully fragrant. It opens with an expressive fusion of lemon meringue, baked pear, and apricot, layered with complex nuances of sweet ginger, chamomile, biscuits, and a distinct flinty minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate: Full-bodied, textured, and glossy. The palate delivers a generous mouthful of lemon curd, ripe nectarine, and pineapple, beautifully framed by hints of toasted brioche and butterscotch. Despite its flavor heft, a driving, altitude-born acidity cuts through the weight, lending a refreshing, linear precision to a long, spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical Details: 100% Chardonnay sourced from multiple high-elevation blocks. The wine undergoes traditional barrel fermentation and aging in French oak to develop its creamy complexity. It sits at an alcohol content of approximately 14.3% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage has been highly praised across the board by major critics for its stellar balance:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJames Suckling: 92 points (Commended for being \"rich and powerful... with bright acidity\").\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJeb Dunnuck: 92 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine’s luxurious texture and bright acidity make it an exceptional partner for high-end seafood and rich, savory dishes. It pairs magnificently with butter-poached lobster or seared sea scallops served over a potato purée. It is also a wonderful match for roasted poultry with wild mushroom cream sauce, grilled halloumi cheese, or a classic French ratatouille.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage Quality\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 vintage in Sonoma County is regarded as superb, characterized by a dry winter and a smooth growing season without severe heat spikes. This allowed for slow, ideal ripening of mountain fruit. For Stonestreet, these conditions produced small, intensely concentrated berries, yielding a Chardonnay that is showing brilliantly right now and possesses the structural integrity to hold or improve in the cellar through 2029.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300516 - Summit Fine Wines Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41463038804055,"sku":"890160","price":67.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Stonestreet-Estate-Vineyards-Chardonnay-2021.jpg?v=1741232422","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/stonestreet-estate-vineyards-chardonnay-2021","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}