2022 | Chateau Montelena Chardonnay | Napa Valley Crianza but also has tons of

but also has tons of richness

93 Pts Allen Meadows - Burghound

and baking spices

lending a floral

it does have hints of the richness of maturity that will shine through the white fruits and lemon flavors

2022 | Chateau Montelena Chardonnay | Napa Valley Crianza but also has tons ofTheres tremendous purity on the nose of this wine. At the same time, its also quite intense. Peach, apricot and kiwi drive an abundance of ripeness, which cascades into fresh cut flowers, orange blossom and cantaloupe. The citrus really comes to life here as mandarin, Meyer lemon and finally lemon verbena. While green apple, which is typically quite pronounced in Montelena wines, is somewhat overshadowed by the opulence of other flavors, expect it to