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Starmont Chardonnay 2022

Vintage: 2022

$19.99

Starmont Winery, a part of the renowned Merryvale family, is known for producing high-quality wines that reflect the unique terroir of Napa Valley. The Starmont Chardonnay is crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from select vineyards in the Carneros region, known for its cool climate and ideal conditions for growing this varietal. The wine undergoes fermentation in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels, allowing for a balance of fresh fruit flavors and subtle oak influence. On the palate, it offers vibrant notes of green apple, pear, and citrus, complemented by a creamy texture and a hint of vanilla from the oak aging. The wine's bright acidity makes it a perfect match for dishes such as roasted chicken, seafood, and creamy pasta.

Professional Scores

93

This wine is lively, lush, with aromas of pear, Golden Delicious apple, toasted vanilla, and notes of cinnamon on the nose. The flavors on the palate are Asian pear, baked nectarine, Pink grapefruit peel, allspice, gliding into pineapple, and mineral on the finish.

Wine Enthusiast

93

Wine-Searcher collates scores from a wide range of critics, from influential single palates like Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson to publications like Wine Spectator, all adjusted for the 100-point scale.

Wine-Searcher Aggregate Score

93

This wine is lively, lush, with aromas of pear, Golden Delicious apple, toasted vanilla, and notes of cinnamon on the nose. The flavors on the palate are Asian pear, baked nectarine, Pink grapefruit peel, allspice, gliding into pineapple, and mineral on the finish.

Wine Enthusiast
750ml