Amici Cellars
El Diablo Vineyard Chardonnay
Napa Valley, California, USA
Amici Cellars – El Diablo Vineyard Chardonnay v.2020. River Valley AVA, Sonoma County, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
From the esteemed El Diablo Vineyard perched along the eastern ridges of the Russian River Valley AVA, this 2020 Chardonnay is a beautiful testament to both site and vintage. Using small-berried Wente clone fruit, this single-vineyard bottling delivers a compelling balance of freshness, richness, and regional finesse. 
Aromas & Flavors
The nose unfolds with savory brioche and pineapple juice aromas, leading into a palate that echoes with piña colada and banana cream pie, all carrying through to a lingering finish. 
Other tasting descriptors from regional sources paint additional layers: caramel and crème brûlée notes give way to a honey-kissed palate, with bright lemon-oil, white peach, and macadamia nut nuances weaving through the long finish.  
Mouthfeel
Texturally rich yet dynamic, this wine showcases a mouthwatering interplay of freshness and acidity—its savory core holding structure while allowing the orchard and tropical fruit elements to bloom. 
Finish / Impression
The finish is elegant and persistent, echoing tropical sweetness and pastry-driven flavors against a backdrop of subtle savory depth. Lingering citrus and stone fruit lift, while mineral or nutty undertones lend complexity.  
Verdict
This 2020 Amici El Diablo Vineyard Chardonnay delivers single-vineyard character with finesse—layered, textural, and elegantly savory. The balance of piña colada richness and citrus freshness speaks to both the vintage’s warmth and the vineyard’s refined site expression. A showcase Chardonnay that exemplifies the Sonoma Russian River Valley’s renowned versatility and depth. Cheers!
Amici Cellars – El Diablo Vineyard Chardonnay v.2020. River Valley AVA, Sonoma County, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
From the esteemed El Diablo Vineyard perched along the eastern ridges of the Russian River Valley AVA, this 2020 Chardonnay is a beautiful testament to both site and vintage. Using small-berried Wente clone fruit, this single-vineyard bottling delivers a compelling balance of freshness, richness, and regional finesse. 
Aromas & Flavors
The nose unfolds with savory brioche and pineapple juice aromas, leading into a palate that echoes with piña colada and banana cream pie, all carrying through to a lingering finish. 
Other tasting descriptors from regional sources paint additional layers: caramel and crème brûlée notes give way to a honey-kissed palate, with bright lemon-oil, white peach, and macadamia nut nuances weaving through the long finish.  
Mouthfeel
Texturally rich yet dynamic, this wine showcases a mouthwatering interplay of freshness and acidity—its savory core holding structure while allowing the orchard and tropical fruit elements to bloom. 
Finish / Impression
The finish is elegant and persistent, echoing tropical sweetness and pastry-driven flavors against a backdrop of subtle savory depth. Lingering citrus and stone fruit lift, while mineral or nutty undertones lend complexity.  
Verdict
This 2020 Amici El Diablo Vineyard Chardonnay delivers single-vineyard character with finesse—layered, textural, and elegantly savory. The balance of piña colada richness and citrus freshness speaks to both the vintage’s warmth and the vineyard’s refined site expression. A showcase Chardonnay that exemplifies the Sonoma Russian River Valley’s renowned versatility and depth. Cheers!