The pioneering Mercer family has been farming in the Horse Heaven Hills for four generations. Don Mercer planted the first wine grapes in the appellation in 1972. Today, Mercer Estates are one of the top ten growers in terms of vineyard size. One hundred percent of the grapes for this Reserve Chardonnay were sourced from Zephyr Ridge Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA.
Nose: Exotic aromas of guava, apricot, honeydew, beeswax, lemon crème fraîche, toast and sugar cane root.
Taste: Pure, balanced and restrained with elegant creamy texture and rich depth. Seamless flavors of dried apricot, Tuscan melon, pineapple and lemon rind with accents of Marcona almonds, honeysuckle and vanilla.
Editor’s Choice – Outstanding
Alcohol: 14.1
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