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2023 CHARDONNAY, Napa Valley RESERVE

A round and balanced full-bodied 2023 Chardonnay Reserve from vineyards in the southern end of Napa Valley with lush notes of baked apple, ripe pear, fall spices, and toasted almond.

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ACCOLADES

This offers aromas of crushed apples, lemon rind, white nectarines and raw almonds. Medium- to full-bodied, vivid and juicy with concentrated fruit, finishing polished and creamy. Drink or hold.
James Suckling, 92 POINTS

The 2023 ‘Reserve’ comes from a range of sites throughout the Napa Valley. Once on the nose it offers buttered popcorn, Japanese pear and starfruit tones alongside baking spice laced hazelnut. The palate is soft and seamless throughout the drinking experience, with outstanding weight and length. Drink 2025-2033.
Owen Bargreen, 94 POINTS

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

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Wine Specs

Vintage

2023

Varietal

100% Chardonnay

Appellation

Napa Valley

Harvest Date

10/9/23

Sugar

2.7

Acid

5.9 g/L

3.55

Aging

10 months sur lie in Burgundian French oak barrels, 100% new oak, 75% undergoing malolactic fermentation

Bottling Date

7/24/24

Residual Sugar

3.1 g/L

Alcohol %

14.8

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.

Winemaker Notes

Harvest kicked off in early August, with the typical gap between the white and red varietal maturation being almost nonexistent. This frenzied tempo continued until the rains provided our team a much-needed break. Following the rain, grapes left to hang through October enjoyed mild weather days that allowed us to wait for perfect ripeness. Our white wines from this harvest have shown perfect acidity and freshness with remarkable flavors and textures. Red wines are displaying excellent structure with deep red colors, luxurious tannins, and exquisite fruit- forward aromatics. We believe the unique weather events that defined the vintage will showcase the full range of flavors that napa Valley wines are so well known for from crisp and vibrant to dense and powerful.

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 Production

Other Notes

This wine is exclusively available for purchase directly from Castello di Amorosa and is not sold through other retailers.

2023 CHARDONNAY, Napa Valley RESERVE

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