Country: USA Region: Napa Valley Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2016 Colour: White Style: Dry Producer: Chateau Montelena Description: The wines here at Chateau Montelena are often described as having classic “old-world” structure with ripe California fruit, and it is in years like 2010 that this really shines through. What that means is that these wines tend to have more acid, lower pH, and more moderate alcohol levels as compared to some of the flashy “modern” Cabs. This classic chemistry allows them to pair very well with a wide variety of dishes and sets them up for graceful aging. The beauty of our style is that you get all the wonderful ripe flavours that California is known for, but with much more expression of place, and without all the noise and distraction of high alcohols and overwhelming new oak flavours. Tasting Note: This wine is one of the few Californian Chardonnays that behaves like a Grand Cru Chablis. It exhibits a nervous edge as well as loads of lemon butter, green apple and white currant-like characteristics. Its laser-like precision, superb acidity and surprising intensity as well as richness make this wine a must-have! Food Matches: Roast Chicken, Pork Fillet