Grgich Hills Chardonnay 2022 (75cl, 14.1%)

An estate-grown Napa Valley Chardonnay from biodynamically farmed vineyards. The 2022 vintage is sourced entirely from estate vineyards in American Canyon and Carneros, both farmed biodynamically and carrying Regenerative Organic Certification as of December 2022. It is fermented and aged for 10 months in French oak and deliberately bypasses malolactic fermentation to preserve bright, natural acidity. The nose opens with lemon verbena and lemongrass, then yellow apple, grilled peach and struck flint, with a whisper of vetiver. The palate is sleek and citrus-forward, broadening into ripe pear, white peach and melon, with gentle oak spice and vanilla. The finish is long, with salted shortbread, lime zest and dried herbs.