Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay 2022 Napa Valley
$39.99
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Product Description
Our flagship Napa Valley Chardonnay opens with aromas of ripe green and golden apple, accented by fresh white peach and light oak. Across the palate, this golden wine is silken in texture with flavors of apple, citrus and pear balanced by refreshing acidity. The long finish is clean, with underlying hints of minerality, vanilla and lemon. This is a versatile pairing wine—we love it with grilled seafood and nearly any selection of cheeses.
VINEYARDS & VINTAGE
The very first wine released from Cakebread Cellars nearly 50 years ago was our 1973 Napa Valley Chardonnay. Today, the grapes behind this wine come from the cool Carneros appellation at the southern edge of Napa Valley. In this fog-shrouded appellation, the Pacific Ocean moderates temperatures – creating the perfect microclimate for ripening premium Chardonnay. The soils in this area are primarily Haire Loam, which naturally help grapevines regulate vigor to yield highly concentrated grapes that create long-lived wines.
The 2022 growing season started off with a dry winter followed by a warm spring and summer. Drought conditions naturally reduced vine vigor and yields however the resulting fruit was concentrated and very high quality, leading to excellent wines.
WINEMAKING
When our Carneros grapes reached perfect maturity, they were harvested overnight to maintain their exquisite freshness. At the winery, the grapes were gently pressed before undergoing fermentation in French oak barrels, of which 32% were new. The wine was aged for eight months on the lees. During this time, the barrels were stirred occasionally to enhance the wine’s texture, complexity, and pure fruit flavors. Only 13% of the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, resulting in a Chardonnay that balances weight and richness with refreshing acidity and vibrant fruit flavors.
Acidity: 0.65G/100 ml
PH 3.48
Bottled: June 2022
Aging: Aged for 8 months in 32% new French oak; 13% malolactic fermentation
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
VINEYARDS: Napa Valley
WINEMAKER: Stephanie Jacobs
Region: United States / California / North Coast / Napa County / Napa Valley
Wine style: Napa Valley Chardonnay
Allergens: Contains sulfites
Wine description
This Chardonnay offers delightfully fragrant, slightly yeasty aromas of ripe pear, apple and guava fruit complemented by hints of honeysuckle, mineral and toasted oak. It likewise hits the mark on the palate, delivering sensationally concentrated pear, spiced apple and melon flavors that culminate in a long finish lifted by zesty spice and mineral tones.
White Wine | 13.1% ABV | 750mL | USA
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