Groth Napa Chardonnay 2009, California

Winemaker's Notes:
Vintage: “Mellow” is great word for the white grapes harvested in 2009. Long, steady periods of moderate temperatures ripened the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grapes in such a way that high sugars were not an issue. The lack of excessive heat allowed us to make wines at more moderate alcohol levels while still retaining a tremendous amount of fruitiness and acidity. A great year for whites!

Harvest: Our Chardonnay is made entirely from grapes grown in our Oakville and Hillview Vineyards. The majority of tonnage comes from our Hillview parcel, located in the Oak Knoll District, which was planted in 1996. The fruit from this cooler vineyard site provides the tropical fruit, citrus and mineral notes, complementing food nicely. Grapes from the warmer Oakville Vineyards give our Chardonnay its distinctive green apple character.


Wine Spectator, June 2011:
Fresh and lively, with vivid, complex citrus, green apple, white peach and honeydew melon, this full-bodied white ends with a long, detailed finish. Drink now through 2016. 8,800 cases made

Pricing

• $26.69 each by the Single bottle = $26.69 Qty: add to cart
• $23.00 each by the Half Case = $138.00 Qty: add to cart
• $22.98 each by the Full case = $275.75 Qty: add to cart