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Wine of the Day, No. 736

Wine of the Day, No. 736

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Fredric Koeppel
Jun 23, 2022
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The hallmark of the Qupé "Y Block" Chardonnay 2020, Santa Maria Valley, is a fine sense of balance between two aspects of the grape that we deem so valuable -- its potential lushness and seductive qualities and its defining minerality. This vintage was barrel-fermented, aged nine months in French oak, 20 percent new barrels, and went through malolactic …

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