Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay Estate 2019, Calistoga, Napa Valley, CA

This finely crafted Napa Chardonnay is rich and complex with a supple silky texture, bright acidity, notes of stone and tropical fruit followed by apple pie crust. Enjoy now or age in your cellar.

COUNTRY: United State of America (USA)

STATE: CA

APPELLATION (AVA): Napa Valley

REGION: North Coast

SUBREGION: Calistoga

VINEYARD: Chateau Montelena Estate Vineyard

VINTAGE: 2019

GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay

SOIL: Alluvial, rounded river cobblestone

PRACTICE: Practicing sustainable

VINIFICATION: Malolactic fermentation was blocked, barrel aged 10 months in French oak

STYLE: Still

COLOR: Medium lemon

BODY: Medium to Full (7-8)

TASTE: Dry

PRIMARY AROMAS: Melon, perfume, orange blossom, peach, honeysuckle, apricot, subtle toast & pie crust

FLAVOR: Silky texture, mango, Meyer lemon, chalky minerality with bright acidity, oaky finish with Asian pear, mango, & pineapple. Age will introduce notes of hazelnuts & almond.

FORMAT: 750 ml

ALCOHOL: 14.1%

SERVICE AND SUGGESTION: Enjoy with a celebratory dinner serving seared scallops, grilled seafood, or a stuffed roast chicken.

ABOUT THE PRODUCER: Winemaker, Matt Crafton, graduated from the oenology program at UC Davis in 2008

ABOUT THE LABEL:
Chateau Montelena is a Napa Valley winery most famous for winning the white wine section of the historic "Judgment of Paris" wine competition. Chateau Montelena's Chardonnay was in competition with nine other wines from France and California under blind tasting.