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Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2023 | California USA
Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2023 | California USA
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Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2023 California USA is a delicate, enticing white wine with scent of stone fruit and subtle notes of hazelnut and lemon blossom complemented by subtle almond praline sweetness. Creamy, rich and full of Fat Bastard feel from Golden State's climate producing quality and quantity. Classic example of oaked Chardonnay from California's rolling hills and valleys compared to Mediterranean, harvested during cool of night, matured in American and French oak, ideal for connoisseurs seeking one of Fat Bastard's favourite whites.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished California Chardonnay presents a bright golden colour with brilliant clarity and subtle green highlights, displaying the exceptional quality characteristic of wine from Golden State's climate with rolling hills and valleys often compared to Mediterranean, showcasing the artisanal craftsmanship of Fat Bastard's favourite whites.
Aroma
The nose reveals delicate, enticing scent of stone fruit with subtle notes of hazelnut and lemon blossom creating a sophisticated aromatic profile. The bouquet showcases remarkable depth complemented by subtle almond praline sweetness, creating an aromatic profile that defines this classic example of oaked Chardonnay from California's quality and quantity production with Fat Bastard feel.
Palate
Stone fruit dominates the palate with subtle notes of hazelnut and lemon blossom complemented by subtle almond praline sweetness creating exceptional balance. The palate displays creamy, rich character full of Fat Bastard feel from maturation in both American and French oak, showcasing the mastery of cold and slow fermentation with aromatic yeast. The finish is creamy and rich, highlighting the exceptional craftsmanship of classic oaked Chardonnay from California's rolling hills and valleys, one of Fat Bastard's favourite whites from Golden State's climate.
Pairs With
This versatile California Chardonnay pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, grilled seafood, lobster, creamy pasta, risotto, soft cheeses, brie, camembert, roasted vegetables, Caesar salad, or enjoyed chilled as an aperitif, making it ideal for entertaining and special occasions, showcasing the creamy, rich character with stone fruit, hazelnut and almond praline sweetness that wine enthusiasts appreciate.
Wine Specifications
Wine Specifications
Variety: Chardonnay
Size: 750mL
Region: California
ABV: 14%
Vintage: 2023

Winery & Vintage Info
Winemaking Notes
Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2023 is harvested during the cool of the night to preserve freshness and aromatic intensity. Cold and slow fermentation with aromatic yeast retains freshness in stainless steel, ensuring the delicate, enticing scent of stone fruit and subtle notes of hazelnut and lemon blossom are preserved. The wine is matured in both American and French oak, creating creamy, rich character full of Fat Bastard feel with subtle almond praline sweetness. Bottled under screw cap to retain freshness, this classic example of oaked Chardonnay showcases the quality and quantity that California's Golden State climate produces. The combination of cool night harvesting, cold fermentation with aromatic yeast and maturation in American and French oak creates exceptional balance between stone fruit, hazelnut, lemon blossom and subtle almond praline sweetness, resulting in one of Fat Bastard's favourite whites.
Vintage Conditions
The 2023 vintage in California benefited from the Golden State's climate, with rolling hills and valleys often compared to the Mediterranean producing classic examples of oaked Chardonnays. California's climate is the secret to producing both quality and quantity of Chardonnay, one of Fat Bastard's favourite whites. The Mediterranean-like conditions with rolling hills and valleys create ideal growing conditions for Chardonnay, resulting in wines that are creamy, rich and full of Fat Bastard feel. The 2023 vintage showcases delicate, enticing scent of stone fruit with subtle notes of hazelnut and lemon blossom, complemented by subtle almond praline sweetness. Harvested during the cool of the night, the 2023 vintage demonstrates the exceptional quality that California's Golden State climate produces, creating classic oaked Chardonnay with remarkable depth and complexity.
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