Parable A18 Antica Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

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Parable Wines. Perched at approximately 1,400 feet above the Napa Valley floor, within a secluded valley in the Vaca Mountain Range's southeastern reaches, this vineyard boasts rugged terrain reminiscent of Chianti Classico. The vineyard's founder, upon his inaugural ascent into these mountains, was immediately struck by the landscape's potential, finding echoes of his Tuscan homeland. Envisioning the rocky slopes as a natural amphitheater, with cool ocean breezes and expansive horizons, he recognized a profound opportunity for grape cultivation. Guided by intuition and fueled by passion, he embarked on a journey to harness the vineyard's inherent terroir, shaping wines imbued with complexity and longevity, reflective of their unique surroundings. Appellation: Atlas Peak, Napa Valley. Vineyard: Antica Vineyard. Varietal: 100% Chardonnay. Harvest Date: September 8, 2023. Alcohol: 14.5%. Fermentation: Transferred to used French oak, with lees stirring. Primary and secondary fermentations continued to completion, lasting 22 days. Aging: The wine aged in barrels, 33% of which were new French oak, for 10 months before being filtered and bottled.