What makes the Chardonnay gift set a great choice for gifting?
The Chardonnay gift set is an exceptional choice for wine enthusiasts. It offers a selection of high-quality white wines that showcase the elegance and complexity of Chardonnay. Perfect for those who appreciate fine wine, this gift set is ideal for family gatherings, corporate gifts, or any special occasion. Its variety and quality make it a thoughtful and unique gift for wine lovers, allowing them to explore different expressions of this classic white wine.
What makes Chardonnay such a popular white wine choice?
Chardonnay is a favorite white wine choice for its versatility and rich flavor. This Chardonnay gift set showcases the variety's best: the Chardonnay 2022 offers pear, green apple, and citrus with a creamy, toasty finish; the Estate Chardonnay 2022 delivers a rich, creamy texture with vibrant acidity; and The Roost Single-Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 features bold, juicy fruit with fresh acidity. Smooth, balanced, and perfect for pairing, Chardonnay is a timeless wine for any occasion.
What is the difference between “Organic Wine” and wine “Made With Organic Grapes”?
The grapes we grow that go into wines we label as “made with organic grapes” are held to the same standards as grapes used to make “organic wines”. The only difference between the two categories is the decision to add a small amount of sulfur at the final stage of wine fermentation. Sulfur is a naturally occurring compound used to end fermentation, this ensures the wine does not continue to ferment after it is bottled.
Our wine is “made with organic grapes”, which means that USDA regulations allow us to use a small amount of sulfur to stabilize the wine just before it is bottled, ensuring a consistent, high-quality product every time. The sulfur we choose to add to our wines regularly falls below the regulated amount.
Regulations for “organic wine” do not permit use of any added sulfur. Because organic wine has no added sulfur/sulfites, it is often less consistent in taste and flavor and it ages poorly.
Are there sulfites in Bonterra wine?
Our winemakers have made the decision to use a limited amount of sulfites in our wines to ensure that the wine you open is the same quality as it was when we bottled it, so we label our wines as ‘made with organic grapes.’
The USDA’s “made with organic grapes” certification allows a maximum of 100ppm of sulfites in wines made with organic grapes – that’s less than 1/3 of the amount of sulfites conventional wines are allowed. The average total sulfites for Bonterra wines are between 70 to 90ppm.
The “organic wine” regulations do not permit use of any added sulfur. Because organic wine has no added sulfur/sulfites, it is often less consistent in taste and flavor and it ages poorly.
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