2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: Aromas of warm caramel, citrus and vanilla open at first swirl. Luscious and creamy on the palate, notes of ripe pear, baked apple and grilled peach blend with hints of spice. A touch of lemon zest on the finish adds a crisp, refreshing touch.
Viticulture Notes: The grapes for this wine were selected primarily from vineyards in St. Helena, Carneros and Napa Valley, regions known for growing exceptional Chardonnay. The 2022 growing season began with deal conditions, with ample winter rains offering abundant water resources early in the season. While mostly even and temperate, some warm stretches in summer accelerated ripening, leading to a fast and early harvest in August. Overall, quality was high, with wonderfully concentrated, layered flavor development and beautiful complexity in the wines.
Winemaker Notes: We hand harvested the grapes in the cool morning hours before hand sorting them at the winery. The grapes were whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented in American oak (30% new) barrels. Each lot was kept separate before undergoing 100% malolactic fermentation. The lots that best expressed Napa Valley Chardonnay were selected for the final blend.
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