Pareto's Estate Eighty20 Chardonnay 2017
Grown predominately in the cool climate area of Monterey, where the cool afternoon winds lengthen the growing season, allowing the intricate fruit flavors to develop while preserving crucial acidity. The result is a crisp, fresh wine with a long, lush, tropical finish. Citrus and tropical fruit flavors are balanced with light notes of vanilla and toasty oak. The round palate leads into a long finish with a touch of butterscotch.
The vineyards of Pareto’s Estate are located in Monterey County on California’s central coast. This area is known for having the longest growing season in California, lasting on average about two weeks longer than other regions. They thank the early morning fogs and gusty afternoon winds for this fortunate phenomenon – it wreaks havoc on women’s hairdos but the grapes love it.