Long Shadows Columbia Valley Chardonnay Dance 2017 750 ML
SKU: AP9391807
Product Detail
Brand: | Long Shadows |
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Country: | United States |
Region: | Washington |
Appellation: | Columbia Valley |
Size: | 750 ml |
Wine-Type: | Still |
Wine-Styles: | White |
Collections:750 ml, All Collection, Columbia Valley, Still, United States, Washington, White, White Wine, Wine
Tags: 750 ml, Columbia Valley, Long Shadows, Still, United States, Washington, White, Wine
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Because of its size, it is necessarily divided into several distinctive sub-AVAs, including?Walla Walla Valley?and?Yakima Valley?which are both further split into smaller, noteworthy appellations. A region this size will of course have varied microclimates, but on the whole it experiences extreme winters and long, hot, dry summers. Frost is a common risk during winter and spring. The towering Cascade mountain range creates a rain shadow, keeping the valley relatively rain-free throughout the entire year, necessitating irrigation from the Columbia River. The lack of humidity combined with sandy soils allows for vines to be grown on their own rootstock, as phylloxera is not a serious concern.
When planted on cool sites, Chardonnay flavors tend towards grapefruit, lemon zest, green apple, celery leaf and wet flint, while warmer locations coax out richer, more tropical flavors of melon, peach and pineapple. Oak can add notes of vanilla, coconut and spice, while malolactic fermentation imparts a soft and creamy texture.