Cakebread’s flagship Napa Valley Chardonnay opens with aromas of ripe green and golden apple, accented by fresh white peach and light oak. Across the palate, this golden wine is silken in texture with flavors of apple, citrus and pear balanced by refreshing acidity. The long finish is clean, with underlying hints of minerality, vanilla, and lemon.
Pretty, sustained yellow hue with green tints, nice ripe aromas of citrus, grapefruit, and hazelnut on the nose, fresh on the palate, with lovely long-lasting flavors.
The nose smells rich and inviting, with notes of lemon oil, almond brioche, and a tropical mélange of lychee, pineapple, and kiwi surrounding the core of tangerine and zesty Eureka lemon. This decadence is continued in the mouth, which is creamy with honeyed citrus and pear, along with exotic guava and hazelnut, but always with the fresh lemon/lime center keeping it lively.
The textbook 2019 Chardonnay is elegant and subtle, seamless and integrated, with moderate alcohol and great freshness, finishing dry and very tasty.
Bright and lively, the 2021 vintage opens with aromas of lemon zest, kumquat, toasted almonds, hint of wet stone and flint, light fresh cut herbs. This wine immediately enchants with a silky entry and vibrant flavors of grilled citrus, light green melon and toasted oak that expand across the mid palate all the way until the finish.
The 2022 Grayson Chardonnay is brilliantly ripe and shows bright, brisk acidity and good minerality with notes of pineapple and apricot. The palate offers green apple fruit with a crisp finish showing gentle hints of apple pie and vanilla flavors.
Impressive for the generous, plump flavors and the restraint and elegance of the candied ginger peel, briny preserved lemon, peppery white flower and buttery peach pastry flavors on a plush frame. Reveals a juicy thread of acidity.
Shows candied lemon, peach and pineapple flavors that are supple and succulent, with juicy freshness and a touch of fresh-clipped herbs. Drink now. 519,000 cases made.
Bright and radiant, the 2019 Chardonnay emits beautiful aromas of all spice, pineapple, yuzu rind, and white flowers. Lemon curd, butterscotch, ripe kiwi, and mango feature prominently on the palate, with crisp acid balancing the long luscious texture.
With its expressive flavors and restrained oak presence, this Chardonnay offers the balance, structure and complexity to make it a perfect white wine option to go with food or enjoyed on its own.
Sea Sun is a California Chardonnay whose character speaks to the state’s unique coastal regions. Our diverse vineyard sites span several hundred miles, and even subtle differences in temperature and the strength of the wind leave their mark on the grapes. The result is a wine of broad appeal, a perfect balance of lush and crisp — featuring scents of lemon zest and flavors of peaches and apricots.
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