2022 Chardonnay, Linda Vista Vineyard Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley

2022 Chardonnay, Linda Vista Vineyard Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley

Chardonnay
CA - Napa Valley - Oak Knoll District
$52.00 / 750 mL Bottle
  • Alcohol 13.5%
  • pH 3.53
  • Titratable Acid 5.1
  • Bottling Date 7/16/24
Wine Enthusiast 90
Our fourth vintage of Linda Vista Chardonnay was brought into the winery on September 1st. One of the most beloved viticulturists in Napa Valley, Steve Matthiasson, provided us with wonderful grapes that were tended by his great viticultural team. Linda Vista Vineyard sits on a silty loam site in the southwest part of a cooler and quieter area in the Oak Knoll District. Over 25-year-old vines were originally planted by the Beringer family, and Steve has been farming and producing great Chardonnay since 2011. This organically grown Chardonnay (CCOF Certified Organic) came in with more maturity than the previous year. We pressed them gently in whole clusters, barrel-fermented them in about 20 % new French oak with indigenous yeast, and aged them in barrels on the lees.

Notes

The Olmo clone exhibits high acidity and citrus notes, which are enhanced in the cool climate vintage of 2023. The aroma and mouthfeel are marked by prominent orange and lemon peel characters. The wine features its signature toasted hazelnut aroma, a smooth mid-palate texture, and delicate acidity with a long finish.

Maker Name

Six Cloves Wines

Vineyard/Orchard Name

Linda Vista Vineyard