Darioush Signature Napa Valley Chardonnay 2022

USA : CALIFORNIA : NAPA VALLEYChardonnayFULL-BODIED, LEMON MERINGUE, APRICOT PASTRY, WILDFLOWER HONEY, SALTED ALMOND, NEW OAKDarioush draws from estate vineyards on the Silverado Trail and established blocks in Los Carneros — the cool, fog-swept southern reach of Napa where extended hang time builds concentration without sacrificing freshness. The 2022 white wine harvest came in ahead of the late-season heat that challenged red growers, locking in the bright acidity that Wine Spectator recognized in its 93-point assessment.Eleven months in 50% new French oak and 50% neutral barrels gives this Chardonnay its weight without burying the fruit. Winemaker Hope Goldie strikes the Darioush house style: rich enough to command a table, precise enough to reward attention. 2,266 cases made.PAIRINGS : Lobster bisque cream base mirrors the wine's weight; shellfish sweetness echoes the wildflower honey mid-palate Roast chicken with herb butter savory fat and citrus herbs play off the lemon meringue and salted almond notes Aged Gruyère nutty crystalline texture meets the toasted almond and new French oak

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