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Miljenko's Chardonnay Bottle Shot

2022 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

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97 points - The Tasting Panel

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.

Vintage

The 2022 growing season was yet another in a string of drought years. Though our yearly rainfall was only slightly lower than average, the bulk of that rain came in October and December of 2021.Then, the spring of 2022 was uncharacteristically dry, giving way to a seasonably dry summer. We received an intense heat wave during the first week of September with temperatures soaring as high as118 degrees Fahrenheit, causing a dramatic increase in sugar levels. We were patient with our harvest, however, and allowed cooler temperatures and normal sugar levels to return before picking.

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