2021 Hoopes Vineyard Napa Valley Chardonnay

WSI93+ JD91 The 2021 Chardonnay Napa Valley offers up a more medium-bodied, juicy, if not Chablis-like vibe in its stone and melon fruits as well as focused, lively texture.
Estate Notes: The nose of under ripe banana, baked sugar cookies, and juicy apricots greet you as soon as you pour a glass of this wine. This wine has a big, lush mouth feel with an invigorating acidity. The finish welcomes notes of caraway seeds, sweet shortbread, and luscious yellow peaches. 73% Carneros, 27% Yountville. Aged for 23 months in 18% French Oak (100% used), 13% Amphorae, 69% Stainless Steel. 2660 cases produced.