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2009 Hess Napa Valley Chardonnay
One 750ml bottle
Cooling morning fog and afternoon breezes in the Carneros region of Southern Napa Valley create an ideal climate for growing Chardonnay. The 175-acre Su'skol vineyard is planted to nine unique Chardonnay clones, giving the winemaker a veritable spice rack with which to work. Located on an ancient sea bed, the vineyard has sandy clay and sandstone soils yielding small berries with intense fruit flavors and crisp, vibrant acidity.
Shows aromas of honeysuckle, and follows with apple, pear and nectarine on the palate. The wine displays nice viscosity in the mid-palate, but remains defined by the cleansing acidity in the finish. A 45% Malolactic fermentation and aging in 22% new French oak add layers of toasty, creamy complexity.
Honeysuckle, apple, pear and nectarine
- Appellation:
- United States | California | Napa County | Napa Valley
- Delicious with:
- Poached or grilled seafood, shrimp or crab with spicy aioli, baby greens tossed in citrus honey vinaigrette, avocados, fruit salsa, shaved fennel, tangerines and triple cream cheeses
- Alcohol Content:
- 14.4%
- When to Drink:
- Now - 2015
- Featured in:
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Michael Chiarello ... Styles of Chardonnay
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Winemaker Notes
Cooperage.........9 months in oak, 22% New French oak
Ph.........3.50
TA.........0.56g/100ml
About The Hess Collection
Hess Collection wines represent the most unique of Napa Valley's wide array of vineyard sites. Distinguished for their complexity, structure and elegance, Hess wines come from sites handpicked to express their superior climate and location. Read More
