2011 Chappellet Napa Valley Chardonnay

14.5% alc., pH 3.55, TA 0.64, $35. From the Kelly Ranch, a cool site in the rolling hills above San Pablo Bay and the Poe and Red Hen vineyards, farmed by the Laird family. Dijon clones 95 and 96 and Robert young clone. Winemaker Phillip Corallo-Titus, the winemaker at Chappellet for over twenty years. · Pale straw color and clear in the glass. Oak-infused aromas of yellow peach, lemon, pastry cream and blond caramel. Tasty core of lemon cream, baked pear and toffee. Slightly creamy with complimentary oak in the background. Good. Reviewed April 13, 2013

Winery: Chappellet
From article: Sips of Chardonnay: Recently Sampled Wines