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Brass Tacks Wines
CHARDONNAY
California
90 points, Wilfred Wong - 2021 vintage
Brass Tacks Chardonnay opens with citrus fruit, followed by fig and hints of honeysuckle. On the palate, fresh tropical flavors of papaya and mango. Minimal malolactic fermentation helped develop the luscious, round mouth feel while maintaining balanced acidity.
Brass Tacks Chardonnay combines the finest attributes from California’s premier wine growing regions. Small lots of Chardonnay were carefully selected from vineyards throughout California, each adding their own unique facet to the final blend. Minimalistic winemaking techniques were used, with a small portion aged in seasoned oak to add dimension. The result is an approachable, fruit-forward wine where classic varietal character and California terroir shine through in every glass.
BRASS TACKS (NOUN): the most fundamental considerations: essentials
Let's get down to brass tacks, shall we? This is the phrase that echoed Daniel LeFrancois's desire to craft wines that are true expressions of California's wine growing regions and varietals. Daniel sources fruit from premier regions throughout California, each selected to add specific nuances to the final wine. Through traditional winemaking practices, Daniel creates wines that are reflective of classic varietal characteristics, resulting in approachable wines that are flavorful, harmonious, and food-friendly.