2021 Chardonnay, Miljenko’s Selection
Winery Exclusive Wine
Fermented in large oak casks with minimal oak influence, this wine is crisp and aromatic, with bright acidity and fruit.
Retail: $ 65.00
Winery Exclusive Wine
The Wine
Miljenko “Mike” Grgich has been called “The King of Chardonnay” since the winery began in 1977, and you can taste why in this classically-styled wine. We did not allow the Chardonnay to undergo malolactic fermentation, preserving its natural acidity.
This gorgeous Miljenko’s Selection Chardonnay opens with enticing aromas of fresh lemon, grapefruit and green apple with a hint of lemon meringue. On the palate the wine has great density and beautiful minerality followed by a bright lively acidity leading to a long sustained, pleasing, juicy finish.
Vineyard
Chardonnay thrives in our Carneros vineyard in the southern tip of Napa Valley, near San Pablo Bay, which spills into the San Francisco Bay. The cool maritime breezes and fog allow the grapes to slowly ripen to develop complex flavors while maintaining a pleasing natural acidity that is impossible to achieve in warmer areas. We farm our vineyards naturally, using the principles of regenerative agriculture, and they are certified organic.