Region: America / California / Napa Valley

The Chardonnay Reserve grapes are cultivated in Napa Valley’s cool-climate Carneros region, with the fruit coming from Cakebread’s estate vineyards. The grapes are night harvested and whole-cluster pressed and the juice is fermented with specially selected yeast strains to foster greater complexity and a refreshing minerality. Barrel aging on the lees with periodic stirring further refines the wine’s round, creamy texture, vibrant, varietally expressive aromas and rich, concentrated flavors.

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    Chardonnay

    Though it has a distinctive profile, Chardonnay reflects other factors such as soil composition and vinification technique. Chardonnay is a reliable, hardy and prolific vine whose only real vulnerabilities are frost and uneven development of fruit.