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Estimate: $425
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"The finest vintage of this cuvée to date (it was first made in 2010), the 2012 Chardonnay Belle de Jour Hilliard Bruce Vineyards is one of the top Chardonnays coming out of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA today. Barrel-fermented and aged 16 months in 50% new French oak, it boast knockout aromatics of white peach, apple blossom, white flowers, buttered almonds and hints of minerality that flow seamlessly to a full-bodied, rich, textured white that has vibrant acidity, thrilling purity and a focused finish. It will be better in another 6-12 months and knock it out of the park . . ."
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"The finest vintage of this cuvée to date (it was first made in 2010), the 2012 Chardonnay Belle de Jour Hilliard Bruce Vineyards is one of the top Chardonnays coming out of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA today. Barrel-fermented and aged 16 months in 50% new French oak, it boast knockout aromatics of white peach, apple blossom, white flowers, buttered almonds and hints of minerality that flow seamlessly to a full-bodied, rich, textured white that has vibrant acidity, thrilling purity and a focused finish. It will be better in another 6-12 months and knock it out of the park . . ."
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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.
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.