2020 Hestan Chardonnay

Growing Season 2020
2020 will be remembered for factors beyond the normal measurements. Here in the valley, it was a warm, dry winter and we didn't start to see rain and cold weather until the end of March. While the mild spring season gave us a great early start, the wineries of Napa Valley worked under extensive safety protocols due to the COVID pandemic. Summer brought very cool mornings and very warm days. This build-up to harvest was interrupted by two wildfires as we turned to the fall; The LNU Complex Fire started on August 17th and the Glass Fire started on September 27.The white wine harvest started in early August.

Tasting Notes
Medium straw color with notes of ripe apricot, lemon sorbet and honeydew melon on the nose. The palate opens with notes of orange zest, fresh ginger, brioche toast with hints of salted caramel. The wine is well integrated and displays a clean, balanced acidity. Age for 5-7 years.