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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.