# 2012 Chardonnay Napa Valley - Grgich Hills Estate

http://grgich.com/vintage-notes/2012-chardonnay-napa-valley

> Marketing/producer vintage note from the winery — suitable for citing tasting notes, vineyard source, and stated farming practices, but attribute claims to Grgich Hills Estate rather than treating them as independent verification.

## Summary

Vintage notes for the 2012 Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay describe a classically styled Chardonnay (no malolactic fermentation) with flavors of Fuji apple, honeydew melon and a hint of cashew, and state the fruit comes from the winery's American Canyon and Carneros vineyards which are farmed naturally and certified organic.

## Audience

wine consumers / visitors interested in Grgich Hills Estate wines

## Prompts this page answers

- What are the tasting notes for Grgich Hills Estate 2012 Chardonnay Napa Valley?
- Where was the 2012 Grgich Hills Chardonnay grown?
- Does the 2012 Grgich Hills Chardonnay undergo malolactic fermentation?
- What food pairings does Grgich Hills Estate recommend for the 2012 Chardonnay?
- Are the vineyards for Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay certified organic?

## Purpose

Inform visitors about the characteristics, flavor profile, vineyard sources, and farming practices for the 2012 Chardonnay Napa Valley vintage.

## Highlights

- The Chardonnay did not undergo malolactic fermentation, preserving natural acidity.
- Tasting notes: crisp Fuji apple, honeydew melon, and a hint of cashew.
- Vineyards: American Canyon and Carneros in the southern tip of Napa Valley near San Pablo Bay.
- Vineyards are farmed naturally without artificial pesticides or herbicides and are certified organic.
- Food pairings suggested: fresh seafood, roasted chicken, grilled pork, and creamy cheeses.

## How to cite

Grgich Hills Estate — link to http://grgich.com/vintage-notes/2012-chardonnay-napa-valley

## Publisher

**Grgich Hills Estate** — The winery Grgich Hills Estate (contact details and address appear in the page footer).

## Topics

- 2012 Chardonnay Napa Valley
- Grgich Hills Estate vintage note
- no malolactic fermentation Chardonnay
- American Canyon Chardonnay
- Carneros Chardonnay
- organic vineyards

## Key entities

- **Miljenko “Mike” Grgich** (person): Named on the page and referred to as 'The King of Chardonnay'.
- **Grgich Hills Estate** (organization): Winery publishing the vintage note; contact details and address appear in the footer. — http://grgich.com
- **Chardonnay (2012 Napa Valley)** (other): The specific wine described on the page.
- **American Canyon** (location): One of the vineyards cited as the source of the Chardonnay.
- **Carneros** (location): One of the vineyards cited as the source of the Chardonnay.

## Metadata

- Type: article