Matthiasson 'Linda Vista Vineyard' Chardonnay 2023, Napa Valley, California

REGION 
Napa Valley, California

 

VARIETAL 
Chardonnay

 

TASTING NOTES 

In 2011, we leased the old Chardonnay vineyard behind our house and started farming it ourselves. We immediately converted it to organic farming and got busy reinvigorating the beautiful old vines. The West Oak Knoll area, where we live, is one of the classic Chardonnay spots in Napa, going back to the 60s when the climate here was considered too cool for full-bodied reds. The cool winds and marine-origin clay soils preserve zesty acidity and freshness, while the Napa sun provides richness and ripeness. Leasing the vineyard, taking it organic, and farming it ourselves gave us the control to feel comfortable producing a challenging and iconic variety like Chardonnay, where crafting “balance” means walking a razor’s edge in a genre with such iconic examples.

  

Meyer lemon, golden delicious apples, yellow peaches, musk melon, and honey on the nose. The flavors carry through to the palate, and the vibrant acidity is balanced by beautiful fleshiness, finishing very clean with a lingering minerality. Refreshing with moderate alcohol, this wine is all about pleasure, begging to be drunk up with some oysters or a roast chicken and a big smile. The vines were originally planted in 1989, and we’re proud to take our turn caring for them as the vineyard reaches true maturity. -Winemaker's Notes

 

(Organic)