WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
To showcase the exquisite structure of our Napa Valley Chardonnay, we barrel-ferment this wine for 9 months in 30% new French oak, enhancing the freshnotes of honeyed stone fruits, melon and white peach. During aging, we stirred the wine on its lees, adding depth and roundness. Hess Collection Napa Valley Chardonnay features enticing aromas of green apple that blend seamessly with elegant creaminess, culminating in a delightful finish of subtle vanilla, toasted almond, and toffee.
TASTING NOTES:
A very sleek, balanced wine that's full-bodied, clean and fresh, emphasizing crisp apple and citrus flavors. It's partially fermented in neutral barrels and the rest in stainless steel tanks, without overdoing the butter and oak flavors. Full-bodied, smooth but bright, sourced mostly from south Napa Valley vineyards. Drink now.
- James Suckling, 92 pts.
Baked apples and pears sprinkled with toasted almonds and a touch of butterscotch fill the mouth with flavor through a silky finish.
- Wine Enthusiast, 90 pts.
