2022 | Chateau Montelena Chardonnay | Napa Valley Crianza petite sirah

petite sirah

showing lovely vibrancy and freshness allied to fine tannins and fresh acidity

93 Pts Allen Meadows - Burghound

Ideal for enjoying on its own before a meal and throughout dinner

2022 | Chateau Montelena Chardonnay | Napa Valley Crianza petite sirahTheres tremendous purity on the nose of this wine. At the same time, its also quite intense. Peach, apricot and kiwi drive an abundance of ripeness, which cascades into fresh cut flowers, orange blossom and cantaloupe. The citrus really comes to life here as mandarin, Meyer lemon and finally lemon verbena. While green apple, which is typically quite pronounced in Montelena wines, is somewhat overshadowed by the opulence of other flavors, expect it to