This Reserve Chardonnay was hand-harvested in the cool morning hours to preserve avor and aromatics. is wine features two of our favorite clones: 4 and Wente. The juice was barrel fermented and aged for 16 months in 50% new French oak barrels. To add richness and complexity to the wine, we stirred the lees every two weeks.
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Our 2023 Courtneys Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay opens with toasted brioche, hazelnut, and vanilla bean custard. On the palate, the wine is mouthwatering, balanced, and viscous with good weight. It is rich in notes of creme brulee, sweet creamy custard with confectionery vanilla wafer, and buttered popcorn on the finish. Pair with creamy pumpkin sauce over gnocchi with a crispy pork belly garnish.
Our 2021 Courtneys Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay has mouthwatering aromas of confectionery lemon curd and toasted brioche. The palate is bold and complex with plenty of richness from its time in oak. Hints of toasted graham, candied pineapple, lemon zest, and rich notes of caramelized sugar carry this wine through the finish. We recommend allowing the wine to evolve in the glass for a few moments and pairing it with a rich dish, such as chicken marsala.
