Napa Valley 2022

Chardonnay

Napa Valley

$20.00 CLUB

Estate Vineyards provide the backbone to this expressive Napa Valley Chardonnay. Notes of bright citrus-lemon and green apple are complemented by toasty vanilla and a kiss of minerality from the soil. Barrel fermentation enhances the citrus fruit flavors and balances acidity, while partial malolactic fermentation adds body and creamy crème brûlée character to the mid-palate.

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2022 Markham Napa Valley Chardonnay - Bottle

Wine Specs

vintage

2022

Bottling Date

June 2023

Release Date

September 2023

Alcohol %

14.2%

Acid

6.2 g/L

pH

3.41

Varietal Composition

100% Chardonnay

Fermentation

Direct-to-Press
100% Barrel Fermented
25% Malolactic Fermentation

Aging

8 ½ months in 100% French Oak Barrels
32% New Oak

WINEMAKER KIMBERLEE NICHOLLS

2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay

Kimberlee Nicholls discusses the 2022 vintage of Napa Valley Chardonnay.

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Vineyard Notes

66% Estate Grown
Oak Knoll and Carneros AVAs:
Marine influences from the San Pablo Bay lend to the lively acidity in the fruit and refreshing citrus character of this wine.
Limited malolactic added creminess and nice weight to the mid-body

This versatile Chardonnay has two distinct personalities: serve well chilled (55° F) for a bright and fruity expression in the glass; pour out a bit warmer to bring a honied richness and oak to the forefront.

KIMBERLEE NICHOLLS, WINEMAKER

Harvest Notes

The cool summer in Napa Valley preserved natural acidity and brought out layered complexity in the grapes, while the Fall heat helped the grapes to ripen fully.
Grapes were picked at night and delivered early to the winery to maintain integrity in the fruit and fresh fruit flavors.