AXR NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY 2018

AXR Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018 is a meticulously crafted wine that showcases the elegance and complexity of Napa Valley's terroir. This 100% Chardonnay displays a brilliant yellow-gold hue with subtle touches of shortbread. On the nose, it offers an explosion of brioche, pear, and quince aromas, complemented by hints of pineapple, clay, jasmine, honey, and cashews. The palate reveals a fresh entrance evolving into a bright acidity mid-palate, with touches of minerality and grapefruit, lingering on wax and a velvety texture. Aged for 12 months in 30% new French oak, this wine achieves a harmonious balance between fruit, acidity, and oak, resulting in a creamy, cohesive center that is both pretty and complex. Baking spice elements adorn layers of apple, apricot, and Meyer lemon flavors that are rich yet fresh. With an alcohol content of 14.1%, this Chardonnay has received critical acclaim, earning 94 points from James Suckling and 92 points from Wine Advocate.