Want wines like this one?

Take our quick quiz to get a selection of bottles matched to your preferences.

Take the Quiz

Barrel Select

2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay

The Cosentino Winery Barrel Select Chardonnay from the renowned Napa Valley is an exquisite white wine that captivates the senses with its elegance and complexity. This vintage showcases a wonderfully creamy texture that is beautifully balanced by refreshing acidity, making it a delightful experience on the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing enticing notes of ripe pear, green apple, and subtle hints of tropical fruits, enriched by nuances of vanilla and toasted oak from its time in barrels. This Chardonnay is dry, allowing the vibrant fruit flavors to shine while providing a clean and crisp finish. With its well-integrated flavors and an inviting mouthfeel, this wine is sure to charm Chardonnay enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Tasting notes:


Vanilla

Vanilla

Toast

Toast

Butter

Butter

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Fettuccine Alfredo, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Napa Valley

Napa gained international acclaim following the Judgement of Paris in 1976, when its wines defeated its French counterparts in a blind tasting. Napa's signature wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and various Bordeaux blends, but many other varieties, such as Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc also thrive here. With 16 sub-AVAs and a Mediterranean climate with rich geology, Napa is a winemaker's dream. The winegrowing region runs between the Mayacamas Mountains and Vaca Mountains for 30 miles, from Calistoga to Los Carneros. Napa has a wide array of soil types for such a small region, from volcanic foothills to alluvial valley floors, which help to produce varied and complex wines.

Want to discover wines for you?

Take our quiz to see a selection of wines tailored to your tastes.

Take the Quiz