Charles Krug Chardonnay

THE WINE Our Chardonnay is grown in the cool foggy Carneros region where Burgundian-style grape varieties maintain their balance of acidity and ripeness. This medium-bodied wine is half-barrel fermented and aged sur lie; look for aromas of tropical fruit and citrus blossom with avors of peach and pear. THE VINTAGE The 2016 vintage was what some might call a typical Napa Valley vintage with adequate and well-timed rain prior to and during the early growing season. The January rains left good moisture in the soil for the vines to begin the growing season with early bud-break; canopy growth was rapid and even. Additional rainfall in March and April supported the later vine growth as well. It was a warm but moderate summer and fog mitigated the heat extremes causing fewer heat spikes less dehydration and overall good uniform growth. WINE FACTS Fermentation and Aging – 57% barrel fermented; aged sur lie five months in French oak – Charles Krug Winery (Peter Mondavi Family)