Family-owned and operated since 1985. Grapes sourced from several Napa Valley Carneros vineyards, aromas of ripe fruits & sweet spice and smoke. On the palate complex fruit of apple, pear and peach with cinnamon and vanilla yielding to toasty oak. Plenty of French oak aging, maybe too much. Big buttery oak finish ending a bit bold, however much better than the 2012 vintage (last reserve I tried). For $10+ less, their Alexander Valley Chard from a cooler climate showed more finesse, one of my Fav’s.
Family-owned and operated since 1985. Grapes sourced from several Napa Valley Carneros vineyards, aromas of ripe fruits & sweet spice and smoke. On the palate complex fruit of apple, pear and peach with cinnamon and vanilla yielding to toasty oak. Plenty of French oak aging, maybe too much. Big buttery oak finish ending a bit bold, however much better than the 2012 vintage (last reserve I tried). For $10+ less, their Alexander Valley Chard from a cooler climate showed more finesse, one of my Fav’s.
Mar 19th, 2018
A superb Chardonnay. Crisp, balanced, fruity without being thick or noxious. Exquisite on its own and surprisingly versatile with everything from charcuterie to spicy foods - even in mid-winter. From dp’s cellars.
A superb Chardonnay. Crisp, balanced, fruity without being thick or noxious. Exquisite on its own and surprisingly versatile with everything from charcuterie to spicy foods - even in mid-winter. From dp’s cellars.
Feb 16th, 2020
Round, medium to full body. Oak is present but not overstated. Creamy lingering finish.
Round, medium to full body. Oak is present but not overstated. Creamy lingering finish.
Nov 24th, 2017
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
