When I write about European wines it’s fairly common to come across producers with a rich history, passing down vineyards for several generations. But most producers in the US have a much shorter history. Concannon is an exception to that rule. Established in 1883, Concannon is the oldest continually operating winery in California under the same family name. They now have four generations of family involvement in the winery.
Concannon produces a few different lines of wine and this Chardonnay is from their Conservancy line. These wines are produced with grapes sourced from the Livermore Valley vineyards, which are protected by a conservation trust to ensure that the land is preserved as a wine production region and not overtaken by urban sprawl.
A little bit of yellow delicious apple, honey, citrus and perfume give this wine a decent nose. Apple and lime juice flavors dominate the palate. It has a nice, fresh and clean taste. There is some oak flavor on the finish, which particularly with California Chardonnay can be too strong at times, but it’s not too much in this wine. So, if you like a little oak in your Chardonnay, but not too much, you may like this one.
Wine: Concannon Conservancy Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol: 13.5%
Rating: 84
Price Paid: $15.00
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Disclosure: This wine was received as a sample.