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J. McClelland CellarsVerified Organization

California
J.McClelland Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay Bottle

2017

J.McClelland Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay

Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley

$35 USD

Release Price

-

Drink Window

14.2%

ABV

3.33

pH

0.59

TA

0.17

RS


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