FEATURES
🏰Hudson Chardonnay 2020 is a 【consistently superb, Grand Cru level Chardonnay from Napa Valley's Carneros District, known for its elegant and balanced style, showcasing refreshing notes of citrus oil, nectarine, and golden pineapple with creamy vanilla accents】. Hudson Ranch and Vineyards is an important Carneros vineyard with over thirty years of meticulous winegrowing. Grapes are hand-picked at night, whole cluster pressed, barrel fermented with native yeast in French oak (70% new), aged sur lie for 22 months, and bottled unfiltered and unfined. The 2020 vintage is described as silky smooth and refreshing, with deft balance. Expect sumptuous notes of citrus oil, nectarine, golden pineapple, cinnamon spice, toasted hazelnut, and creamy vanilla.
🍴 This versatile and impressive Chardonnay is excellent with rich fish like pan-seared salmon or tuna, roasted poultry, mild and soft cheeses, and creamy pasta dishes.
🥂 A versatile and impressive wine for a range of occasions, from elegant dinners to a sophisticated gathering, or as a luxurious aperitif.
BACKGROUND
Hudson Ranch and Vineyards, located in the Carneros district of Napa Valley, is renowned for supplying grapes to some of California's most prestigious wineries. Founded by Lee Hudson in 1981, the estate also produces its own highly acclaimed wines. The Hudson Chardonnay is a benchmark for the region, offering a rich, complex profile. It features aromas of baked apple, lemon oil, and toasted brioche, with a luxurious texture balanced by a bright, saline acidity.
