STERLING VINEYARDS NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY

Sterling Vineyards
Napa Valley Chardonnay

Enveloping aromas of lemon and lemon zest are followed by notes of crisp green apple and lightly toasted walnut. On the palate, lemon curd and almond are supported by luscious notes of ripe stone fruit. A bright acidity is present throughout but balanced by a deliciously creamy mouthfeel. The finish is classic Napa Chardonnay and has a great persistence.

VARIETIES: Chardonnay
REGION: Napa Valley
AGEING: Majority of the fruit was barrel fermented in French (65%) and American (35%) oak
GUARDING POTENTIAL: Enjoy now or will cellar well up to 5 years
SERVE: Serve at 8ºC – 10ºC
FITS TO: Fantastic with Shellfish such as Lobster, Shrimp and Prawns are classic pairings, and rich buttery sauces make for a match made in heaven

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Napa Valley | Range | Sterling Vineyards

Sterling Napa Valley wines show the depth, strength and expressive quality of California’s most famous wine region. Fruit for Sterling wines is grown throughout Napa Valley, from the cool southern Carneros region next to San Pablo Bay to the rugged northernmost benchlands and reaches near our Calistoga homeplace.

The majority of the fruit for this Napa Valley Chardonnay comes from a selection of prestigious vineyards in the most southern part of Napa Valley, Stanly Ranch, BV 8, and BV 9, all from the Carneros AVA. These Chardonnay vineyards are located in the cool, windy Carneros AVA at the southernmost tip of Napa Valley, where the region’s shallow clay loam soils and marine-influenced climate foster ripe, beautifully balanced Chardonnays. The remainder of the fruit comes from Yountville Ranch, which is in the heart of the town of Yountville along the Napa River.