2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay

Our 2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay reflects a transition to a new contemporary style. The wine reveals elegant ripe tree fruit flavors and some toasty oak, brown spice and butter. The wine has a moderate mouthfeel and sweetness backed up by refined acidity.

Spring 2009 was warm and dry with an early bud break. We had a moderate growing season causing slow ripening which led to the development of full flavors. Although harvest was slow to start in the Napa Valley, warmer temperatures in August accelerated the last days of the maturation process.

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2009 Napa Valley Chardonnay