Sequoia Grove Chardonnay 2017

Drink now or cellar for up to 5 years. Serve chilled. Vines were first planted on the Sequoia Grove property in 1865 and the building which houses the tasting room today dates back to 1908. In 1979 the modern-day winery was founded by James Allen and his wife Barbara and later sold to the current owners, the Kopf family, in 2002. Sequoia Grove’s 24-acre Estate Vineyard and 50-acre Tonella Ranch Vineyard are set in the heart of Rutherford, one of Napa Valley’s finest sub-regions for opulent reds and refined white wines. Thanks to a warm climate and long sunny summer days tempered by morning fogs, Sequoia Grove’s vineyards produce deliciously ripe grapes with plenty of balancing freshness. Grapes are harvested by hand, carefully sorted and then fermented in oak barrels. To add extra complexity and body the young wine is then matured on the lees for 8 months with regular lees stirring. The result is an award-winning Chardonnay opens with zesty aromas of lemon, lime and pear along with toasted almonds. The first sip reveals a crisp freshness, full body and invigorating stone fruit flavours seasoned with notes of brioche, nutmeg and vanilla. The punchy flavor profile makes this a great partner for roast chicken, creamy risottos, and pasta dishes.