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Alta Chardonnay Napa Valley 2018

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For their 2018 Chardonnay, Alta Napa Valley highlights the grape's sunny disposition, with a bouquet of tropical and orchard fruit, buttered toast, and a hint of white blossom. The small amount of Viognier blended in contributes a note of peach pie and boosts the wine's overall lush feel. This easy-drinking white represents California's quintessential style - kissed by oak and ample in mouthfeel while retaining a citrusy freshness. Enjoy a chilled glass tonight alongside crab cakes, chicken pot pie, or hazelnut-crusted halibut.

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Tech Notes Wine Details James Suckling Jeb Dunnuck Wine Advocate
Unit Size750.00 ML
VarietalChardonnay
Vintage2018
GrapeChardonnay, Viognier
CountryUnited States
AppellationNapa Valley
RegionNorth Coast
Alcohol Content14.30%
By Alta Napa Valley
Chardonnay 2018

Background
Alta means "height" in Spanish and perfectly describes the mountainside site of the Alta home vineyard in the Atlas Peak district of the Napa Valley, as well as owners Fred and Nina Oliai's aspirations to craft only the best possible, limited release wines from the region.

Tasting Notes
The 2018 Chardonnay is a classic Napa Chardonnay with buttered stone and citrus fruits. Note of brioche and honeysuckle, medium body, fleshy, forward, and delicious.

Production
The grapes were cold pressed and barrel fermented at a low temperature for three weeks. The wine went through partial malolactic fermentation leaving behind just enough understated acidity to freshen the palate.

Enjoyment
The crispness makes this the perfect wine to pair with fish and cream-based pasta dishes.

Wine Details
Winemaker: Fred Oliai
Varietal: 95% Chardonnay, 5% Viognier
Appellation: Napa Valley
Release Date: June 2020

Chemistry
pH: 3.7
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ALTA CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY 2018
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Country: United States
Region: California
Vintage: 2018
Score: 88
Grilled pineapple, marmalade on toast and popcorn on the nose. It’s full-bodied and buttery, balanced by bright acidity. Drink now.
2018 Alta Napa Valley Chardonnay
Producer: Alta Napa Valley
Location: USA, California, North Coast, Napa Valley
Color: White
Rating: 88
Tasting Date: 1/31/2020
Maturity: 2020 - 2022
Reviewed By: Jeb Dunnuck
Source: Napa Valley’s 2017s
Starting with the 2018 Chardonnay (which interestingly has 5% Viognier), it's a fun, classic Napa Chardonnay with its buttered stone and citrus fruits, notes of brioche and honeysuckle, medium body, and fleshy, forward, delicious style. Drink it over the coming couple of years.
2018 Alta Napa Valley Chardonnay
Producer: Alta Napa Valley
From: USA, California, North Coast, Napa Valley
Color: White
Type: Table
Sweetness: Dry
Variety: Chardonnay
Rating: 88
Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Issue Date: 27th Nov 2019
Source: End of November 2019, The Wine Advocate
Drink Date: 2019 - 2022
The 2018 Chardonnay contains 5% Viognier and delivers pronounced toasty/cedary notes over a core of applesauce, guava and pear tart with hints of fresh hay and roasted almonds. Medium-bodied, the palate is savory, with soft acidity and an understated finish.