Description
Winemakers Notes
The reduced winter rains of 2021 brought a second consecutive year of drought that was felt across the valley. The headwinds, coupled with dry, difficult conditions during bud determination in 2020, resulted in a light vintage for 2021. Earlier ripening sites, on hillsides or with limited soil water, trended even earlier than normal due to the dry conditions and lightened crop load. Overall grape quality is quite high across the board with great color, balanced tannin structure and ideal chemistry.
This wine opens with enticing aromas of orange blossom, bright citrus, and a delicate hint of creamy brioche. On the palate, it is impressively fresh and vibrant, with lively acidity seamlessly integrated into its medium-bodied frame. Flavors of passion fruit, citrus zest, and a subtle echo of brioche are carried by a refined, stony minerality. Beautifully balanced and elegantly nuanced from start to finish, this is a sophisticated expression of Napa Valley Chardonnay. Enjoy its youthful energy now, or cellar for graceful development over the next decade and beyond.
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