Winemaker Notes
Cuvaison's 2022 Estate Chardonnay is fragrant with aromas of ginger, Meyer lemon, and subtle marzipan, complemented by a hint of pie crust, the wine offers vibrant citrus tones on the palate, mingling with crisp Granny Smith apple, peach, apricot, honeydew melon, and fresh pear. Embracing its fruit-forward nature, this Chardonnay boasts a well-rounded character and finishes with a refreshing, evocative hint of cool ocean breeze.
Blend: 100% Chardonnay
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Flinty aromatics on the nose of thiswine swirl into citrus and stone fruit blossoms, crèmebrûlée, and a pinch of almond paste, all carried by a succulent mouthfeel washed by fresh acidity. Refined andlayered, with pleasing concentration.
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Wine Spectator
A firm style, with a taut mix of lemon sorbet, pear and white peach flavors, plus candied ginger, nutmeg and graham cracker, all on a sleek and mouthwatering frame. Hints of dried apricot, crunchy sea salt and orange blossoms emerge on the finish. Drink now. 1,712 cases made.
One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.
Known for elegant wines that combine power and finesse, Carneros is set in the rolling hills that straddle the southernmost parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties. The cooling winds from the abutting San Pablo Bay, combined with lots of midday California sunshine, create an ideal environment for producing wines with a perfect balance of crisp acidity and well-ripened fruit.
This cooler pocket of California lends itself to growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Carneros is an important source of sparkling wines made in the style of Champagne as well.