Napa Valley Chardonnay 2023 – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

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Sequoia Grove Napa Valley Chardonnay is hand-harvested in the cool morning hours. Upon arrival at the winery, the Chardonnay is whole-cluster pressed to tank and racked with all lees to barrel to begin native fermentation. The wine finishes primary fermentation in 100% French oak barrels, with one third in new French oak. The Chardonnay is then aged for 11 months on the lees where it undergoes bâtonnage (lees stirring) every two weeks until malolactic finishes completing the full natural process of the wine.

Our Chardonnay is sourced primarily from Haire Vineyard in Carneros from 30-year-old Wente and Robert Young clones planted specifically for Sequoia Grove. The balance of the fruit is sourced from vineyards throughout the southern part of the Napa Valley. These quality vineyard sources create complexity and structure in the finished wine.

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2023 vintage

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Harvest Note

2023 is anticipated to be a top vintage for Napa Valley. A wet winter and ample spring rains broke years of drought, leading to a delayed budbreak in one of the coolest growing seasons in four decades. Ideal, cool, and moderate harvest weather, free from heat spikes or rain, created a "winemaker's vintage." This allowed for optimal picking times, fostering natural acid and flavor development, resulting in fresh, aromatic wines. Expect a classic vintage of complexity, balance, and lush fruit.

Tasting Note

Lively notes of white pineapple, lemon curd, and apricot preserves, with hints of jasmine and orange blossom followed by a touch of salinity. A complex palate with flavors of white peach, lemon meringue, toasted vanilla bean, wet stone, and crushed granite that join with a vibrant, balanced acidity making this Chardonnay extremely versatile for pairing with a variety of dishes. This medium-bodied Chardonnay is creamy, round, bright and balanced.

Technical Data

GRAPES: 100% Chardonnay

APPELLATION: Napa Valley

ABV: 14.1%

AGING: Aged 11 months sur lie in French Oak, 33% New

Unique Selling Points

Grapes come from cool climate sites within Napa Valley, producing a fresh style of wine
Ages 11 months on lees in French oak barrels for added complexity
Full malolactic fermentation to bring balance and richness in a more natural style

“Achieving balance is the guiding principle in my winemaking”

Jesse Fox, Winemaker

About the Grape

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.