Groth 2022 Estate Chardonnay captures the quintessential characteristics of its varietal and provenance. Inviting aromas of crème brûlée, green apple, ripe cantaloupe and apricot jam greet the nose with an underlay of orange blossom, lychee and baking spice. The palate is rich and luxurious with an opulent surge of grilled peach and yellow plum kept in focus by a lift of orange zest acidity, finishing long with a toasted brioche echo.

Chardonnay grape blend.

This wine contains allergens, sulfites.

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The Estate

In 1982, when the Groth family acquired our Hillview Vineyard just down the road from our Oakville Estate, they were seeking an excellent source of Merlot to blend with our Cabernet Sauvignons. They later realized the estate was also an ideal location to grow world-class Chardonnay, so we strategically replanted 24 acres to the variety. This sustainably farmed vineyard also happens to be an excellent place to raise a family and is home to two generations of Groths.

Wine Making

We whole-cluster pressed the major portion of the Chardonnay fruit, giving us juice with incredibly delicate fruit flavors and softness. About 20% of the fruit was destemmed prior to pressing, yielding juice with a bigger structure and rich aromatics. After pressing and cold settling, the juice was transferred to French oak barrels for fermentation and aging. After eight months of aging sur lie, the wine was racked off the yeast lees, blended and finished for bottling.

Food Suggestions

Pairs well with linguine with clam sauce, seared Dungeness crab cakes, or crispy fried tofu and rice noodles.

• Available Size: 750mL (12 pc)
• Organic
• Sustainable
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: Red
• ABV%: 14.9