School House Vineyard
Chardonnay 2013
RegionSpring Mountain
AppellationSpring Mountain District, Napa Valley
CountryUnited States
VarietalChardonnay
Colourwhite
Bottle750ml
An elegant expression of Spring Mountain Chardonnay this wine reveals bright orchard fruit and citrus with a subtle nod to hazelnut and warm oak on the finish, unfolding in the glass with poise and refined tension.
Tasting
- Aroma
- orchard fruit and citrus
- Palate
- lively, refined tension
- Finish
- subtle hazelnut and oak
Pairs with
- roasted chicken with light cream sauce
- grilled trout with lemon and herbs
- soft ripened cheeses
From the Archive
The Chardonnay grape was introduced to the School House vineyard in 1968 when Fred McCrea of Stony Hill vineyard provided budwood for John O. Gantner, who planted it in long terraces on a steeper part of the vineyard; this budwood was originally propagated from the Wente "small berry" Chardonnay clone.
This wine is crisp, clean, and assertive with exceptional minerality and ripe pear flavors. Enjoy with oysters, crab, scallops, you get the idea.