2014 Chardonnay Reserve 1.5L
Carneros Napa Valley
Set aside and now released, this 2014 Chardonnay Reserve carries a more focused, composed presence. In large format, it’s a rare offering—meant to be opened deliberately and shared when the occasion truly calls for it.
Sustainably Farmed & Certified
Vegan
Family Owned
Farming for the Future
Milestone celebrations, meaningful gatherings, and moments that call for something more elevated. Something to open thoughtfully and share when the occasion matters.
The grapes for our Chardonnay Reserve come exclusively from our four estate vineyards in the Carneros district of southern Napa Valley. These cool-climate sites provide ideal conditions for cultivating world class chardonnay. Our nine superior clones of the chardonnay variety further enhance the quality and complexity of this wine, with each contributing desirable traits to the final blend. By fermenting and barrel-aging each clonal selection separately – using French oak barrels tailored to the particular character
of each lot – and then blending the lots we feel will best optimize balance and complexity, we’re able to craft a rich, luxurious chardonnay boasting layers of captivating aromas and flavors.
In 2014 – another stellar vintage in Napa Valley – a warm, dry spring initiated early budbreak, ensured trouble-free flowering and grape set, and led to a consistently mild summer, with few heat spikes. These conditions fostered slow, even ripening of our estate Carneros chardonnay grapes, which were harvested
with concentrated flavors and vibrant acidity between August 25th and September 5th.
- Type:
- White
- Region:
- California
- Appellation:
- Carneros
- Vintage:
- 2014
- Alcohol:
- 14.5
Milestone celebrations, meaningful gatherings, and moments that call for something more elevated. Something to open thoughtfully and share when the occasion matters.