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The June 2015 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Estimate: $55
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" I have always been a fan of the Chardonnay Cuvee Indigene, so named because it is made from 100% indigenous yeasts and is what the professionals call a "naturally fermented" wine. It always possesses exuberant, intense ripe fruit and richness, along with smoky, beer nut, pain grille-like aromas. The 1996 is a full-bodied, gorgeously proportioned, exotic Chardonnay that leans toward Burgundy in its aromatics, but clearly comes down on the California side with its ostentatious display of ripe fruit."
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" I have always been a fan of the Chardonnay Cuvee Indigene, so named because it is made from 100% indigenous yeasts and is what the professionals call a "naturally fermented" wine. It always possesses exuberant, intense ripe fruit and richness, along with smoky, beer nut, pain grille-like aromas. The 1996 is a full-bodied, gorgeously proportioned, exotic Chardonnay that leans toward Burgundy in its aromatics, but clearly comes down on the California side with its ostentatious display of ripe fruit."
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The fourth-largest wine producer in the world, led by California. American fine wine is defined by ripe, expressive fruit and a spirit of innovation, with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon among the most sought-after wines globally.
A large, geographically varied California region producing cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay near the coast and richer Zinfandel and Cabernet inland. Its wines range from elegant to bold.
The world's most versatile white grape, producing everything from steely Chablis to rich, oaked whites. Its neutrality makes it a mirror of terroir and winemaking, and the foundation of white Burgundy and Champagne.