Alcohol: 14.1 %
Grape(s): 100 % Chardonnay
Location: Napa Valley, California, USA
Tasting Notes: Pale gold with green edges. Aromas of lemon curd, baked pear, toasted hazelnut, and light vanillin oak. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, showing crisp citrus and orchard fruit framed by creamy texture, bright acidity, and a fine seam of toasty oak. The finish is long with lingering citrus zest and warm spice.
Notes: Hand-harvested fruit from select Napa Valley blocks; fermented with a combination of stainless steel and French oak (partial new oak) with malolactic fermentation to add richness and roundness. The wine aims to balance ripe fruit, oak integration, and acidity for a classic Napa Chardonnay profile.
Food Pairing: Roast chicken with herbs, seared scallops, lobster with butter sauce, creamy pastas, or mild aged cheeses.
Winery Story: Founded by Miljenko "Mike" Grgich, Grgich Hills Estate is a family-owned Napa winery known for its commitment to quality and sustainable farming. The estate emphasizes careful vineyard selection and traditional winemaking techniques to produce expressive, age-worthy Chardonnays and other varietals that reflect Napa Valley terroir.
