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2022 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Carneros Chardonnay Huichica Hills Vineyard

2022 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Carneros Chardonnay Huichica Hills Vineyard

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SKU: SVCH2275
This Chardonnay comes from the historic Huichica Hills Vineyard in the cool heart of Carneros. Grown in clay loam soils with ideal east-west row orientations, Huichica Hills’ developed Chardonnay vines produce small clusters and berries, resulting in beautiful concentration and complexity. Fermented on the lees in the finest French oak, the result is a crisp, mineral-driven wine, alluring layers of Anjou pear, white nectarine and citrus blossom.

Wine Profile

Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Winemaker Notes
This tantalizing wine draws you in with alluring aromas of white peach, jasmine and Key lime pie, with notions of graham cracker crust and pear blossom. The stone fruit and floral notes are echoed on the palate, which strikes a lively balance between energetic acidity and a silky mouthfeel as it glides to a lush finish, with hints of wet limestone minerality, lemongrass and caramelized French toast.
Production
Winter and spring provided ample rain, which allowed the vines to set a generous crop with excellent canopies. Budbreak arrived a little over a week early, and we enjoyed warm, steady weather throughout spring and summer. We began picking Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and some Merlot as early as mid-August, but the first big push began after a Labor Day heat event, when our generous canopies paid dividends, helping shade the grapes. After a busy few weeks, a cool spell allowed the remaining grapes time to mature. To counter the impact of modest mid-September rains, we applied a careful fruit drop, and were equally diligent during sorting. Overall, harvest lasted eleven weeks, delivering wines with excellent concentration, supple tannins, lovely finesse and dynamic acidity.

Wine Specs

Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Carneros
Vineyard Designation
Huichica Hills Vineyard
Acid
0.51 g/100ml
pH
3.50
Aging
Aged for 10 months in 100% French oak 23% second vintage, 77% neutral
Fermentation
22% Malolactic Fermentation
Alcohol %
14.3

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$64.00
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Standard Bottle

750ml

5 - 5oz Glasses

Serves 2-4

Magnum

1.5 Liters

2 Standard Bottles

Serves 4-5

Double Magnum or Jeroboam

3 Liters

4 Standard Bottles

Serves 6-8

Imperial

6 Liters

8 Standard Bottles

Serves 12-16

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