Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay 2019, Set of 12 Bottles

Description

Golden‐hued in color, opening up with opulent aromas of peach, Honeycrisp apple and citrus blossom, with notes of warm baking spices from the barrel. The wine presents complexities of caramel apple, nectarine, pear, buttered popcorn and mouth‐filling richness on the palate. It is medium to full‐bodied with well‐integrated oak characteristics throughout and a lengthy, fulfilling finish.Mer Soleil Reserve
In our pursuit to make the finest Californian Chardonnay we could, my dad Chuck Wagner planted our first chardonnay vines in 1988 in the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation of Monterey County. This would go on to become a small winery with a single vineyard bottling called Mer Soleil. We increased our vineyard little by little by planting to achieve the highest quality. The name meaning “sea sun” is fitting, as the Monterey Bay is nearby so the climate is highly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and the sun seems to never stop shining on this vineyard. From the outset, the clones of Chardonnay were chosen for low yield and high quality, with the goal to produce a rich, balanced and complex white wine. 


 What makes this an exceptional site for growing Chardonnay is the weather. Simply spend one full day at Mer Soleil and you’
ll experience the phenomena of nature that occurs in this very special place. The Santa Lucia Highlands sits on east facing terraces overlooking the Salinas River Valley. During the growing season, warmer temperatures of inland California pulls ocean air and fog into the valley just below the Mer Soleil vineyard location. The Monterey Bay actually cools the entire Salinas Valley protecting the vines from California’s potential heat spikes that can be devastating for Chardonnay. This appellation is known for the wild daily winds running through it at the clip of 20 miles per hour. These conditions have a “slow ripening” effect on the grapes and encourage higher quality wine. Santa Lucia Highlands is arguably one of the best regions in the world for producing Chardonnay. Our goal at Mer Soleil is to let the Monterey sunshine express itself through our grapes. The wines are creamy, rich and balanced with lively acidity. The wine is fermented and aged in French oak barrels for 12‐15 months prior to bottling. Only a portion of the wine goes through malolactic fermentation, to ensure a bright natural acidity. We practice hand stirring of the barrels to capture more essence and impart a creamy textural component
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Age Restrictions: You must be at least 21 years old to order and receive wine by federal law. By placing an order you represent that you are at least 21 years old. At time of delivery someone 21 years or older must be present during normal business hours to sign for the package. If no one is available during normal business hours at your shipping address to sign for the package we encourage the package to be shipped to your business address to insure fast, interruption-free delivery. We cannot ship wine to PO Boxes or APO addresses.  For shipment to Alaska and Hawaii, please contact usWe Ship To:  AZ, CA, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA,, IL, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VA, VT, WA, WV, WI, WY.   For shipments to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico contact us
Age Restrictions:
You must be at least 21 years old to order and receive wine by federal law. By placing an order you represent that you are at least 21 years old. At time of delivery someone 21 years or older must be present during normal business hours to sign for the package. If no one is available during normal business hours at your shipping address to sign for the package we encourage the package to be shipped to your business address to insure fast, interruption-free delivery. We cannot ship wine to PO Boxes or APO addresses.
All wines have been carefully stored in a temperature control cellar at 55*.
Our Return Policy:
We are committed to the complete satisfaction of our wine customers. If you should ever have broken bottles or delivery problems, please contact us. We will be able to handle any problems with UPS within a 30 day period following the expected delivery date. We will always work to get your problem solved as quickly as possible. We ship in styro-foam containers, for the most secure delivery possible.
Please understand that during the summer months, the shipping insurance does not cover heat damage incurred during shipping. We only ship on a Monday and Tuesday to limit the length of time that the wine is on the truck.
Condition of Sale:
•We accept returns for the following reasons: 1. Wrong wine received
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