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Hess

2010 Napa Valley Chardonnay

The Tastingroom Hess Chardonnay from the 2010 vintage is a stunning example of Napa Valley's winemaking artistry. This wine presents a bright and inviting hue, showcasing its youthful vibrancy. On the palate, it delights with a medium body that balances gracefully with its lively acidity, offering a refreshing mouthfeel that is both crisp and energizing. The fruit intensity shines through with prominent citrus and apple notes, underscoring the wine’s fresh character. While it boasts a subtle undercurrent of oak, the tannins remain soft and unobtrusive, allowing the bright fruit flavors to take center stage. This Chardonnay finishes dry, making it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes, enhancing both the wine's charm and the dining experience.

Tasting notes:


Butter

Butter

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Vanilla

Vanilla

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, Poached Fish, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Napa County
Napa County

It may be small, but when it comes to American wine regions, they do not come much bigger than Napa County. Home to the famous Napa Valley, which comprises most of its area, the Napa name has gained global recognition for its exceptional wines—especially its Bordeaux varieties. Most Napa County wineries choose to be more location-specific when labeling their wine, listing the name of sub-regions like Yountville, Los Carneros or Rutherford to capitalize on the name recognition. However, with such an abundance of high-quality grapes grown across the region, plenty of négociant winemakers blend fruit from different sub-regions. This gives Napa County wines excellent regional balance, taking advantage of different terroirs and mesoclimates.

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