This 446 Chardonnay from Lodi, USA, is a white wine from the California region that has been a crowd-pleaser year after year. And certainly with us too. It's a true showpiece of the Indelicato family. This American, wood-aged gem is the very best that Monterey County, California, has to offer. Powerful, yet also elegant and refined.
The old Chardonnay vineyard of Noble Vines
The Italian Indelicato family planted the first vineyards in California in 1924. The family now owns wineries throughout California. But Nobles Vines remains one of the largest and most important. The third generation is now at the helm, and their 446 Chardonnay is making waves among wine lovers.
Thanks to the vineyards' optimal sun exposure, the grapes used for Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay thrive. The grapes are carefully harvested by hand and undergo rigorous selection in the winery. Only the very best juice is used for this Chardonnay. After pressing, the wine is aged in oak barrels located in the cellars of this Californian winery. With 446 Chardonnay, Noble Vines convincingly demonstrates its pioneering spirit when it comes to California wines.
Creamy and full wood tones for this 446 Chardonnay
Just smelling this wine makes us happy. Many complex aromas emerge: honey, butter, coconut, and brioche. Delicious! The oak aging is also clearly evident in the aroma. But it's subtle and anything but overpowering. And then we still have to taste the wine. We're speechless. This 446 Chardonnay exceeds all expectations. This white wine is robust, full-bodied, yet creamy and pleasant. You taste ripe tropical fruits like pineapple and mango, as well as nectarines and soft peaches. The finish is grand and captivating. Cream and vanilla fill the mouth. Rich and powerful. A wine that lingers, that you can enjoy again and again. We warn you: one bottle of 446 Chardonnay is definitely not enough!