Napa Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017
- Vintage
- 2017
- Country
- USA
- Region
- US-Napa Valley
- Size
- 750ml
- Grapes
- Chardonnay
- Rating
- JS90
Shows good freshness on the nose with green apples, limes and pear drops. Light to medium body, bright acidity and a crunchy finish. - JS90
At Napa Cellars, the Chardonnay grapes are carefully hand-picked, harvested and crushed. The wine is then fermented and undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation. The Chardonnay is then aged for eight months in French oak barrels, 24% new.
The Napa Cellars 2017 Chardonnay displays classic Napa Valley Chardonnay characteristics indicative of this region. Aromas of baked apple, ripe Bosc pear, crème brûlée and lemon curd excite the senses. A soft mouthfeel supports flavors of green apple flavors with orange zest and almond pastry balanced with late, crisp acidity pulling together this well balanced, full-bodied Chardonnay. This is the perfect wine to pair with a Camembert French cheese plate drizzled with local honey and almond halves, or with panna cotta topped with fresh berries for dessert. - Winemaker's Notes
Founded by Rich Frank and Koerner Rombauer in 1996, this warm and casual tasting room is the perfect first or last stop for any visitor to Napa. Conveniently located on Highway 29, the friendly tasting staff encourages wine novices and connoisseurs alike to try their well-worth-the price Napa Valley wines. Napa Cellars winemaker Todd Graff produces a Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, as well as limited amounts of Syrah, Sparkling Rose, Late Harvest Zinfandel and Late Harvest Semillon, all bearing the Napa Valley designation.