2022 La Crema Monterey Chardonnay

La Crema |Monterey |Chardonnay
Luscious, full-bodied USA Chardonnay. If you like them big and buttery, walk this way.
4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
4 Reviews

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Description

La Crema is the perfect introduction into the sunny world of opulent USA Chardonnay.

Sourced from premium vineyards in Monterey, this is made in a lush, unabashed style where ripe stone fruits, toasty oak and a pulpy, fleshy palate all walk in harmony.

In the context of USA wine, this offers very sound value for money.

If you are struggling to find that old school Chardonnay that you used to love, this full-figured American may just hit the spot.

Customer Reviews

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 4 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 1 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
4 reviews
  • SB
    Steve B.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    3 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    2020 La Crema Monterey Chardonnay
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    2020 La Crema Monterey Chardonnay
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Old style chardy

    Nice smooth butter finish

    Easy to drink

  • A
    Anthony
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    3 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    2020 La Crema Monterey Chardonnay
    Reviewing
    2020 La Crema Monterey Chardonnay
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Great US Chardonnay

    Haven't had a better US Chardonnay, buttery with a bit of oak. delicious.

    I will be back for more.

  • PA
    Paul A.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    3 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    2020 La Crema Monterey Chardonnay
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    2020 La Crema Monterey Chardonnay
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Good Californian old school Char dy

    Good body, length and clean finish

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The Monterey Region had a wet start to winter- with early rainfalls helping to ease drought conditions by replenishing both soil moisture and reservoirs. Thankfully, Monterey avoided spring frosts that caused some problems in other areas. Budbreak and early season growth proceeded without concern.

A mild spring and summer followed, and all was normal until the September heatwave bought record temperatures to the region and with it a very rapid onset to harvest. We did see slightly lower than average yields in Monterey in 2022 but a quality harvest was quickly apparent with concentrated flavors, balanced acidity and refined phenolic development being the norm.

Fruit is gently pressed followed by settling for 24 hours then racked to barrel for fermentation. Lees stirred monthly. Aged on lees for 5-6 months.

Aromas of grilled pineapple, Asian pear, tangerine, and papaya are followed by flavors of white peach, Anjou pear, Key lime and honeydew melon which are complemented by a touch of barrel spice and river stone minerality. Balanced acidity lingers on a long finish.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Full Bodied
Variety Chardonnay
Country USA
Region Monterey
Size 750ml
Vintage 2022
Closure Cork

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