Robert Mondavi

Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 750mL

Fruit for our Napa Valley Chardonnay was selected from our distinctive vineyards as well as from growers with whom we have longterm relationships ltbr gtltbr gtThe particular combination of terroirs results in an exceptionally expressive complex winenbspThe 2022 vintage was mild dry and very pleasant through August Temperatures surged for a week in August Our grapegrowing and winemaking teams worked nonstopltbr gtto keep the vines healthy and happy until temperaturesltbr gtcooled In spite of a few hot bumps in the road this yearsltbr gtwines are shaping up to be gorgeous indeed The fruitltbr gtwas harvested by hand from August 29 through Octoberltbr gt10 Lots underwent primary fermentation in the barrelltbr gtwere inoculated and tacked through malolacticltbr gtfermentation and then stopped when they reached theltbr gtideal balance of richness and acidity The wine aged surltbr gtlie for 8 months in French oak 27 new to add textureltbr gtand a gentle toastinessltbr gtltbr gtThe fruit for our 2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay is primarilyltbr gtsourced from Carneros and Stags Leap District The coolltbr gtclimate and clay loam soils of Carneros create an elegantltbr gtcore while our estate vineyard in Stags Leap District addsltbr gtcomplexity and richness