Chardonnay Carneros
2024, Carneros, California, USA
Profile & Story
Cliff Lede Vineyards, based in Yountville in Napa Valley, farms the 87-acre High Fidelity vineyard in Carneros on clay- and loam-based soils. The winery describes the nose of its Chardonnay as teasing warm pear and crisp Gravenstein apple, with elderflowers dancing invitingly atop the glass.
Tasting Notes
The nose teases warm pear and crisp Gravenstein apple with elderflower. Nutmeg, buttery brioche, marzipan and luscious apricot flavours float gracefully across the palate; racy acidity keeps a spine of freshness running through the finish, with a crescendo of wet stone and orange oil leading to an enticing, minerally finish.