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Buttercup Chardonnay 2022
The wine is traditional and rich with tropical fruit and pear aromas along with warm oak aromas. The luscious mouthfeel is reminiscent of crème brûlée and buttered toast, and the palate ends with a fresh acidity.
Made by California winemaker Alyssa Reynolds, Buttercup is named for the golden wildflowers that frame the vineyards of the California hillside. Inspired by the small but memorable moments that enrich our days: someone's smile, a crisp breeze, or a wildflower in the landscape. These are wines made to enhance any occasion in a memorable, sumptuous style distinguished by lush, rich and full flavors. With degrees in viticulture and oenology, Alyssa Reynolds is a creative and innovative winemaker who is passionate about crafting captivating wines. Her interest is not limited to making great wine, but her voracious appetite and creative, innovative approach to her work has earned her a reputation as one of California's leading female winemakers, even though less than 10% of winemakers in California are women. Her insatiable appetite and creative, innovative approach to her work has made her a standout among the less than 10% of female winemakers in California, even though she is a young woman.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Wineries | BUTTERCUP / O'NEIL VINTNERS & DISTILLER |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Alcohol | 14.1% |
| Wine Variety | Chardonnay 100% |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Plug | Screw cork |
| Body | Full body |
| Vinification | The wine is 100% barrel fermented, malolactic fermentation takes place, and the wine is aged for 7 months. The wine is aged for 7 months, 60% in American oak and 40% in French oak. |