This 1982 vintage earned 4 Stars from Broadbent in 1992 and an 89/100 critic score

Its crystal-clear appearance and balanced sweetness also make it one of the most versatile cocktail ingredients behind the bar

earlier-drinking red

part of the Auckland wine region of New Zealand

Carmel Road Chardonnay american-whiskey This 1982 vintage earned 4Carmel Road Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from Monterey, California, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. A Gold Medal winner at both the OC Fair Commercial Wine Competition and the California State Fair, this Central Coast white distinguishes itself through a split fermentation technique 70% in stainless steel tanks, 30% in neutral oak barrels that preserves vibrant fruit while layering in subtle textural richness. Quick Facts: ABV: