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Curioture
Sonoma County, California
A Gold Medal-winning masterful union of fruit and oak
ABOUT THIS WINE:
![Curioture](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/5964/mobile/Curioture_18_Chardonnay_P2CUR18CHA1221-LABEL.png?1637612756)
Curioture
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a versatile grape with a style for everyone. Our 2018 vintage is a delicious fusion of California’s climatic influences and our winemaker’s techniques with its refreshing acidity, toasted nuttiness, and fresh fruit flavors. This Chardonnay comes from two counties with varying climates. Monterey County is cool and coastal, while Sonoma County offers higher temperatures. Both have limited annual rainfall, allowing these grapes to ripen well into autumn. Cool temperatures preserve natural acidity, while the long, warm growing season allows Chardonnay’s varietal flavors to progress from citrus to stone fruit. This wine was aged in oak to create complexity beyond fruit flavor, adding delightful toasty elements and balance. Curioture always brings out our inner “wine geek,” and we’re excited for you to discover yours. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more ab ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
![Curioture](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/5964/mobile/Curioture_18_Chardonnay_P2CUR18CHA1221-LABEL.png?1637612756)
Curioture
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a versatile grape with a style for everyone. Our 2018 vintage is a delicious fusion of California’s climatic influences and our winemaker’s techniques with its refreshing acidity, toasted nuttiness, and fresh fruit flavors. This Chardonnay comes from two counties with varying climates. Monterey County is cool and coastal, while Sonoma County offers higher temperatures. Both have limited annual rainfall, allowing these grapes to ripen well into autumn. Cool temperatures preserve natural acidity, while the long, warm growing season allows Chardonnay’s varietal flavors to progress from citrus to stone fruit. This wine was aged in oak to create complexity beyond fruit flavor, adding delightful toasty elements and balance. Curioture always brings out our inner “wine geek,” and we’re excited for you to discover yours. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more ab ...
![Curioture](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/5964/desktop/Curioture_18_Chardonnay_P2CUR18CHA1221-LABEL.png?1637612756)
WINE REGION:
![Outline of Sonoma County](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/1852/normal/California_Sonoma_County.png?1616011086)
Sonoma County
Many of California's world-class wines come from Sonoma County, separated from Napa by the Mayacamas Mountains. Three times the size of Napa, Sonoma is an incredibly diverse region. Cool coastal zones, fog-cloaked hillsides, sheltered valleys and craggy exposed peaks give Sonoma a vast array of terroirs and microclimates. Its many sub-regions produce a broad range of styles: from the bold Cabernets of Alexander Valley to the fragrant Pinots of Sonoma Coast and the sublime Chardonnays of Chalk Hill.
WINE REGION
![Outline of Sonoma County](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/1852/normal/California_Sonoma_County.png?1616011086)
Sonoma County
Many of California's world-class wines come from Sonoma County, separated from Napa by the Mayacamas Mountains. Three times the size of Napa, Sonoma is an incredibly diverse region. Cool coastal zones, fog-cloaked hillsides, sheltered valleys and craggy exposed peaks give Sonoma a vast array of terroirs and microclimates. Its many sub-regions produce a broad range of styles: from the bold Cabernets of Alexander Valley to the fragrant Pinots of Sonoma Coast and the sublime Chardonnays of Chalk Hill.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
![Curioture 2018 Chardonnay](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/7878/desktop/Curioture_18_Chardonnay_P2CUR18CHA1221.png?1662004284)
Pairs well with…
Blue Cheese, Bruschetta, Stuffed Peppers
Pairs well with…
Blue Cheese, Bruschetta, Stuffed Peppers
FLAVOR PROFILE
![Curioture 2018 Chardonnay](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/7878/desktop/Curioture_18_Chardonnay_P2CUR18CHA1221.png?1662004284)
Pairs well with…
Blue Cheese, Bruschetta, Stuffed Peppers
Pairs well with…
Blue Cheese, Bruschetta, Stuffed Peppers
TASTING NOTES:
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/3565/normal/Brioche.png?1601579449)
Brioche
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2583/normal/almond.png?1538088356)
Almond
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2603/normal/green-apple.png?1538088382)
Green Apple
Aromas of toasted almonds and brioche allude to oak influence. It's natural acidity cust the Chardonnay’s creamy, full body, which brings the mouthfeel into perfect balance. Green mango, white peach, and tart apple flavors create an upbeat fruitiness without becoming overly sweet.
TASTING NOTES
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/3565/normal/Brioche.png?1601579449)
Brioche
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2583/normal/almond.png?1538088356)
Almond
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2603/normal/green-apple.png?1538088382)
Green Apple
Aromas of toasted almonds and brioche allude to oak influence. It's natural acidity cust the Chardonnay’s creamy, full body, which brings the mouthfeel into perfect balance. Green mango, white peach, and tart apple flavors create an upbeat fruitiness without becoming overly sweet.
AWARDS:
Curioture
5 TOTAL AWARDS
93 Points, 2022 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2022 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
AWARDS
Curioture
5 TOTAL AWARDS
93 Points, 2022 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Gold Medal, 2022 OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition
Silver Medal, 2023 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
![award medal](/static/e14f73c17a7583745a7c8399c9d1a731/1852b/Award-Medal-opt.png)
ABOUT THE BRAND:
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
Curioture
Curioture calls out to the curious. Those who get caught examining the cogs of a machine in hopes of figuring out how it works. People with a passion for the nitty-gritty, who don't shy away from more information. This curated collection focuses on how the unique details of a region's terroir combine with a winemaker's carefully calculated decisions. With every sip, we invite you to quench your thirst for knowledge as you discover exquisite wines from brilliant minds across the globe.
ABOUT THE BRAND
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
Curioture
Curioture calls out to the curious. Those who get caught examining the cogs of a machine in hopes of figuring out how it works. People with a passion for the nitty-gritty, who don't shy away from more information. This curated collection focuses on how the unique details of a region's terroir combine with a winemaker's carefully calculated decisions. With every sip, we invite you to quench your thirst for knowledge as you discover exquisite wines from brilliant minds across the globe.