A tribute to the pioneering spirit of America.Our 2012 Chardonnay exhibits classic American style. The aromas are bold, opening with clean, bright citrus and soft vanilla oak layered over gentle stone fruits. Flavors deliver a similar luxury of smooth fruit, with red apple pie and white peach flavors. Lemon oil and grapefruit add lift to the round, voluptuous palate, accompanying the fruit into a long finish. Pair this generous Chardonnay with traditional dishes such as buttermilk chicken, grilled swordfish or roasted turkeyVineyardThe stunning California landscape, with its golden hills rolling toward the Pacific Ocean, is grape paradise. Cool maritime breezes temper warm, dry days throughout the growing season, allowing the grapes to hang on the vine well into September and October. This produces excellent fruit with balanced acids and rich, concentrated flavors. . The resulting Chardonnay grapes show a natural plumpness and vibrant personality.WinemakingFor this wine, we used 100 percent Chardonnay, which we fermented in stainless steel to retain the vibrant fruit nature. Malolactic fermentation and sur lie aging rounded out the body and added texture. Two months barrel aging left a gentle imprint of vanilla spices for a lightly oaked Chardonnay styleThe WinemakerJohn Kane, the Winemaker for Rosenblum for over 14 years, embodies that rogue personality for which Rosenblum is famous. An entrepreneurial spirit that listens to his own gut, hes not afraid to do things against the grain and always willing to take chances. Great American Wine Company is another frontier for him to conquer, allowing him to create interesting, enjoyable wines with the Rosenblum heart and the American spirit as an inspiration.$18.00 / Bottle $216.00 / Case Vintage2012Varietal Composition100% ChardonnayBarrel Aging2 monthsAppellationCaliforniaAlcohol13.9%Acidity5.5g/LpH3.4Ageability2013 to 2016