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Godspeed AMEN Late Harvest Chardonnay half bottle wildcraftedwines.com
Godspeed Vineyards Late Harvest Chardonnay Mt Veeder Napa Wildcrafted Wines Sbragia
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GODSPEED AMEN Late Harvest Chardonnay, Mt Veeder, Napa

 NOTE THIS IS HALF BOTTLE SIZE*

WHY WE LOVE IT:

  • Silver Medal, American Fine Wine Competition
  • Rare, mountain fruit - 1500 foot elevation
  • Rich, sweet, honeyed fruit for the dessert lover
  • Ed Sbragia, Bremer buy Godspeed highly prized grapes for his vineyard designate wines

WINEMAKER: Proprietor Larry Stricker and Chris Corley: Monticello Vineyards

WHAT WE TASTED: A rare wine, with a profuse citrus nose, we tasted a perfect balance between intense honey, orange peel and pineapple fruit. Its light and lovely caramel and succulent smooth, not cloying or syrupy. It's like a Vin Santo or Amontillado Sherry - very nutty aromas and very polished. 

AVA DESIGNATED: Mt Veeder AVA, Napa

WHAT WE PAIRED:

  • Spicy, curried cauliflower
  • Apricot shortbread hammentaschen
  • Foie gras with brioche toast
  • Comte, Emmenteller and Manchego cheese plate

PERSONALITY: Larry Stricker is the acclaimed architect of Scottsdale's The Phoenician as well as other world famous resorts. Half of his sought after fruit is used by Sbraggia, Newton, Mayacamas, Robert Craig and others. The vines are "above the weather" and consistent award winners. 

TECHNICAL: 

  • Small lots, 23 months in 80% neutral  and 20% new French oak
  • Spring Mountain clone, whole cluster pressed
  • 100% Chardonnay, Barrel fermented, cuvee
  • Harvest Sugar 28% Brix, 3% Residual Sugar

*Complementary Ground shipping in states where allowed. Temperature controlled shipping in effect May 1 through Sept 15 to protect our fine wines. A small fee will be added to each order. You may choose 2 day or overnight air also*. Our summer solutions overnight shipping rate is the best deal!  THIS WINE REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 3 BOTTLES FOR COMPLIMENTARY SHIPPING.

    Regular price $44.00