2018 Decoy Chardonnay
Sonoma County, USA
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- Avg Price (ex-tax)
- $ 20 / 750ml
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4 from 2 User Ratings
- 4 Critic Reviews
- Style White - Buttery and Complex
- Grape Variety Chardonnay
- Food Pairing Mushrooms
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Critic tasting note: (2018 vintage) "This is an appealing wine that comes at a great value. Crisp acidity keeps it balanced against a backdrop of richer brioche, toffee and vanilla-cream elements. Virginie Boone" - Wine Enthusiast
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2018 Bottle (750ml)
Decoy Chardonnay, Sonoma County, 2018, 750 ml
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About the Product
- Producer Notes
- Decoy California Chardonnay benefits from the passion, skill and experience from The Duckhorn Portfolio team. Established more than 30 years ago by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. From vine to bottle, we craft our wines to the highest standards, using grapes from exceptional vineyards, including from our own estate properties.
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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13.9%
- Sweetness
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Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
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Oaked
- Oak Type
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French
- Ownership
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Duckhorn Vineyards.
- Closure Type
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Screwcap
- Winemaking
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20% Malolactic Fermentation. 70% stainless steel and 30% French oak barrels.
- Ageing
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Aged 7 months in 100% French oak barrels 25% new, 75% neutral.
Suggested Dishes to Pair With This Wine
- Mushroom crostini Starter Course
- Italian
- Aubergine, stuffed Main Course
- Contains: rice
- Worldwide
- Chicken curry Main Course
- Contains: Indian curry
- Indian
- Spaghetti Main Course
- With sausage sauce
- Italian
Details
About the Product
- Producer Notes
- Decoy California Chardonnay benefits from the passion, skill and experience from The Duckhorn Portfolio team. Established more than 30 years ago by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. From vine to bottle, we craft our wines to the highest standards, using grapes from exceptional vineyards, including from our own estate properties.
Analytical Data
- Alcohol ABV
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13.9%
- Sweetness
-
Dry
Production Attributes
- Maturation
-
Oaked
- Oak Type
-
French
- Ownership
-
Duckhorn Vineyards.
- Closure Type
-
Screwcap
- Winemaking
-
20% Malolactic Fermentation. 70% stainless steel and 30% French oak barrels.
- Ageing
-
Aged 7 months in 100% French oak barrels 25% new, 75% neutral.
Critics Scores & Reviews
(4)2018 vintage
88 / 100
4 scores
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2018 Vintage
Tasted: Aug 2020
This is an appealing wine that comes at a great value. Crisp acidity keeps it balanced against a backdrop of richer brioche, toffee and vanilla-cream elements. Virginie Boone
2018 Vintage
Tasted: Apr 2020
( Robert Whitley)
2018 Vintage
Tasted: Sep 2019
A bold array of ripe melon and peaches with hints of mangoes, too. The palate has a rich array of fresh and succulent fruit with smooth, juicy resolve. Drink now.
User Ratings
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87 / 100
$ 17
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$ 23
2023
89 / 100
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88 / 100
$ 17
2021
88 / 100
$ 20
2020
86 / 100
$ 21
2019
88 / 100
$ 17
2018
88 / 100
$ 20
2017
88 / 100
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2016
87 / 100
$ 23
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86 / 100
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86 / 100
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87 / 100
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87 / 100
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90 / 100
$ 19
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86 / 100
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85 / 100
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2018 Vintage: California Learn more
Vintage quality: Excellent
Current condition: Ready to drink, will keep
The 2018 harvest was extremely good for much of California.
After the wildfires of 2017, the calm growing season of 2018 was a welcome relief. Spring was cooler than normal, even blowing cold for a couple of weeks in Alexander Valley. Flowering was succes...
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