Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2022 glutenfree honey and breadcrumbs accompany fresh

honey and breadcrumbs accompany fresh notes of bergamot

volcanic ash and rock

A blend of Garnatxa Negre (Garnacha) and Carinyena (Carignan)

guaranteeing the age and quality of this brandy

and silky tannins that melt into a creamy texture

Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California 2022 glutenfree honey and breadcrumbs accompany freshBright gold in color and incredibly aromatic, the ripeness of the vintage is most pronounced initially; melon, perfume, and orange blossom slowly give way to fresh peach, honeysuckle and apricot. Theres very little overt oak influence on the nose, although it comes across subtly in the background as pie crust and toast. Its the suppleness and silky mouthfeel that strike first, although theres abundant mango and citrus with Meyer lemon here as well.