2023 Chardonnay

Tasting Notes

Inviting aromas of tangerine peel, guava, almond and brioche, lemon zest, and kiwi waft from a focused core of bright acidity in this excellent expression of Seavey Chardonnay, finishing with a strong mineral edge and flavors of lemon cake.

Vineyard Notes

Our Chardonnay blocks are nestled at the lowest elevation of our Estate, down by Conn Creek, where they are surrounded on three sides by trees. The resulting environment encourages a crisp Chardonnay with a wide flavor profile that conveys the soil’s minerality and cool location. The 2023 growing season brought a second year of much needed rain allowing the vines to grow their full canopy and thrive, producing a very high quality vintage.

Production Notes

The grapes were picked in late August.  Grapes were hand-harvested in the cool, early morning hours and then immediately whole-cluster pressed before beginning fermentation in French oak barrels and our concrete egg. The wine continued to age in the French oak barrels for nine months (20% new) before bottling in May 2024.

100% ESTATE GROWN, PRODUCED & BOTTLED, NAPA VALLEY AVA