Ferrari Carano – Chardonnay – Sonoma County

Overview:Don and Rhonda Carano,natives of Reno, Nevada, and second generation Italian-Americans, founded Ferrari-Carano in 1981. Don and Rhonda were introduced to the beauty of Northern Sonoma County in 1979 while searching for wines to enhance the wine lists at the Eldorado, their hotel casino in Reno. They eventually purchased a 60-acre parcel in the Alexander Valley, and realizing the potential for the area, began to acquire additional vineyard land. Ground was broken for Ferrari-Carano Winery in Dry Creek Valley in 1985. The first wines bearing the Ferrari-Carano label were released in 1987. Those first wines were a 1986 Fum?? Blanc and a 1985 Alexander Valley Chardonnay.

Tasting Notes:This Chardonnay delights with aromas of citrus, pear, vanilla, graham cracker and buttercream perfectly balanced by vibrant, rich avors of baked apple, apricot, cinnamon and hazelnut. Lingering creamy and toasted oak notes round out the nish.

Pairing:This versatile Chardonnay pairs perfectly with seafood, poultry, white meats and dishes with cream sauces. Try preparations that include citrus, butter, cream, cheese, bacon, nutmeg, thyme, basil or toasted nuts.

Points: 90, Sunset Magazine

Format/ABV: 750 ml/14.4%

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