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2016 Chardonnay, Miljenko’s Selection

2016 Chardonnay, Miljenko’s Selection

Library Wine

Price: $95.00

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The Wine

We relied on indigenous yeast to ferment the juice in 900-gallon French oak casks (foudres) that were temperature-controlled for a slow fermentation to retain all the grapes' delicate flavors. This aromatic Chardonnay has a bouquet of refreshing citrus, Meyer lemon and jasmine. The lively acidity provides a foundation for the rich flavors of crisp, Golden Delicious apple and soft white nectarine. Pair with scallops, risotto or crab cakes.

Vintage

The string of near perfect vintages continued for the fifth year in 2016, with an early bud break and flowering followed by sunny days and relatively mild temperatures throughout the growing season. We were able to have almost all our grapes safely in the cellar before the valley's first significant fall rainstorm arrived on October 14th.

Vineyard

Chardonnay thrives in our Carneros vineyard in the southern tip of Napa Valley, near San Pablo Bay, which spills into the San Francisco Bay. The cool maritime breezes and fog allow the grapes to slowly ripen to develop complex flavors while maintaining a pleasing natural acidity that is impossible to achieve in warmer areas. All our vineyards are certified organic, and we farm them naturally, without artificial pesticides or herbicides.

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