Mihila Kawna
2012 Alexander Valley Chardonnay
Chardonnay •Bellacana Vineyard
California: Sonoma County: Alexander Valley
Mission Briefing
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Today’s Mihila Kawna 2012 Alexander Valley Chardonnay is one of those hidden gem wines that we really pride ourselves in sleuthing out for you. Don’t let the low price of this wine deter you. This is one delicious Chardonnay, from one of California’s best Chard-growing regions, the pristine Alexander Valley.
This wine is a creamy, buttery, smoothly delicious Chardonnay from a tiny producer in California’s Burgundy country, the beautiful Alexander Valley. If you are looking for a butter-smooth Chardonnay that won’t break the bank, we’ve located a great one for you here.
On the nose, this wine shows a beautiful melange of lemon, lime flower, orange blossom, butterscotch, pineapple, lime zest, white peach and a hint of flinty minerals.
The palate is creamy and butter smooth, delivering delicious Meyer lemon, lemon leaf, white peach, nectarine, apricot, pineapple and subtle white pepper.
Stock up, Operative! This is a fantastic wine that pairs easily and elegantly with a variety of foods. Be sure to keep some on hand for all of your Spring and Summer festivities.
Tasting Profile
| Look: | Light golden hues with perfect clarity throughout. When swirled, the wine settles quickly, leaving behind short legs that start low on the glass wall. |
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| Smell: | Lemon, lime flower, orange blossom, butterscotch, pineapple, lime zest, white peach and a hint of flinty minerality. |
| Taste: | Meyer lemon, white peach, nectarine, apricot, lemon leaf, pineapple and subtle white pepper. |
| Finish: | Ultra long and velvet smooth with balanced sweet and tart fruit flavors that very gradually fade to reveal a subtle hint of delightful white pepper. |
| Pairing: | Enjoy this white delight with your favorite fish, fowl or fresh fruit and cheeses. We’ll be having ours with appetizers of bacon wrapped dates, hard cheeses and assorted crackers. |
What the Winery Says
- Winemaker
- Miro Tcholakov
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Vintage
- 2012
- Appellation
- Sonoma County, Alexander Valley
- Abv
- 13.5%