The Educated Guess Carneros Chardonnay is crafted from grapes grown in the prestigious Sangiacomo Family Vinyards. Our Chardonnay was produced in two distinct ways using both traditional barrel fermentation as well as stainless steel fermentation. Our goal is to provide you a delicious crisp Chardonnay that is not the typical over-oaked and heavily weighted style that is so common today. Our Chardonnay showcases delicious ripe pear, melon, and green apple fruit characteristics, while retaining bright acidity and creamy vanilla notes. Created with the philosophy that superb Carneros Chardonnay can be affordable, this wine is indistinguishable in quality from its higher-priced competitors.

WHY EDUCATED GUESS?

Have you ever found yourself in a wine shop or restaurant perusing the wines and wondering . . . how do I choose the best wine for the money? You may admire a label, recognize a name, or recall a great review . . . in essence you’re making an educated guess. This is exactly what goes on in the vineyards and wineries around the world. When should we pick the grapes? How long should we barrel age in French oak? We use our knowledge, intuition, and years of experience to make the best possible decisions; however at the end of the day, it still remains an “Educated Guess.” At Roots Run Deep Winery we have done the Guesswork for you, and produced the most drinkable and food friendly Chardonnay you can buy for the money!

EDUCATED GUESS CARNEROS CHARDONNAY:

This is not your typical Carneros Chardonnay. By combining the characteristics that both traditional barrel fermentation and stainless steel ferment provide, we were able to retain the delicious tropical fruit flavors, while also giving the customer what they have come to love in Chardonnay—creamy notes, toast, spice, and vanilla without being overdone in any way. “No stick of butter and a 2 x 4 Chardonnay here!” Very food friendly and crowd pleasing!

THE WINERY:

Roots Run Deep Winery was founded in 2005 to produce unparalleled wine from the Napa Valley. Grapes sourced from the best producers in Oak Knoll, Yountville, St. Helena, Carneros, and Rutherford wine districts go into making wines of superb quality and unmatched value. Proprietor Mark Albrecht is a 20-year veteran in the wine industry and has been involved in all aspects of the industry from restaurant to retail and wholesale to supplier. He was instrumental in the creation, strategic planning and marketing of many successful brands including Red Truck, Coppola, Bogle, and Blackstone. His philosophy is that great wines can be affordable and Roots Run Deep Winery is dedicated to producing wines that can compete with $50+ wines for a fraction of the price.

Pairs with Rich Fish, Vegetarian, Poultry, Pork.