2020 CHARDONNAY RESERVE, Napa Valley
A round and balanced full-bodied Chardonnay from vineyards in the southern end of Napa Valley with lush notes of baked apple, ripe pear, fall spices, and toasted almond.
ACCOLADES
• 94 Points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
"A deft touch on the oak and great underlying fruit flavors make this wine a standout. It offers layers of nutmeg, vanilla, ginger and hazelnut atop vivid Pippin apples and white peaches for a seamless complexity that's delicious to taste." - Jim Gordon
See our recipes for some quick and easy pairing options:
♦ Chicken, Avocado and Fennel Salad
♦ Ahi Avocado Salad with Ponzu
♦ Seared Scallops and Sweet Corn Salad
♦ Mary's Shucked Brussels Sprouts with Shallots & Pine Nuts
*94 Points Wine Enthusiast*
Wine Specs
Vintage
2020
Varietal
100% Chardonnay
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 30, 2020
Acid
6.1 g/L
pH
3.40
Aging
10 months sur lie in Burgundian French oak barrels, 100% new oak, 75% undergoing malolactic fermentation
Bottling Date
July 20, 2021
Residual Sugar
1.80 g/L
Alcohol %
14.6
Wine Enthusiast
94
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Lush aromas of apple, pear, and fall spices lead to enticing flavors of baked quince, butter toffee, and candied orange peel on the palate, with subtle nuances of baking spice and a focused finish.
Vineyard Notes
We sourced the fruit for this reserve Chardonnay from two vineyards in the southern end of Napa Valley, Its close proximity to the San Pablo Bay coupled with the cool air current off the Pacific Ocean along the Petaluma Gap allows for relatively cooler daytime temperatures compared to the rest of the valley, making it a perfect location for growing Burgundian varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Food Pairing Notes
A beautiful, full-bodied wine to pair with turkey and dried apricot stuffing, butternut squash, honey glazed ham, or stuffed acorn squash.
Production
Limited Release
