2022 | Chateau Montelena Chardonnay | Napa Valley Crianza Concentrated and nicely oxidative nose

Concentrated and nicely oxidative nose and palate

The soil is a classic sandy Goldridge loam

lending a floral

but also has tons of richness

The opulent finish features hollandaise sauce accents

2022 | Chateau Montelena Chardonnay | Napa Valley Crianza Concentrated and nicely oxidative noseTheres 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