Antica Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Fruity & Smooth
Country of Origin:	USA
Wine Region:	California
Appellation:	Napa Valley
Grape Varietal:	Chardonnay
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	6 bottles
$283.92 Per Case ($47.32/btl)

Tasting Notes

Vines for Antica's Napa Chardonnay are planted in volcanic mountain soils averaging 1400 feet in elevation. This placement above the fog line allowed for full ripening of their grapes, when vineyards on the valley floor often had difficulty in this cool vintage. The wine was fermented in 30% new French oak where it spent six months aging on the lees. Only the best barrels were then selected for this bottling. The Napa Valley Chardonnay has richness, yet remains elegant and delicate. Aromas of crushed stone fruit are interwoven with flavors of pear, apple, white peach, and a signature terroir-driven minerality. The finish on the wine is complex, adding to the wine's persistence and freshness.

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