Beringer Luminus Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Beringer
Label Name:
 
Luminus Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
JamesSuckling 93 (Dec 2023); Vinous 92 (Dec 2023); Wine Spectator 90 (Jul 31, 2024); Wine Enthusiast 90 (2024). Product details and winemaking notes: Beringer official product page

Tasting Note
Bright Meyer lemon, citrus peel and apple blossom with perfumed jasmine. Palate shows lemon curd, Asian pear, zesty apple and flinty minerality, with subtle brioche toast and a silky, viscous mouthfeel; crisp, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken, grilled salmon with beurre blanc, creamy pasta or risotto; seared scallops, sushi or sashimi, miso‑glazed cod, tempura vegetables, soft cheeses (brie, camembert).

Production Method
Cold-pressed and fermented in French oak barrels; aged eight months with 10% new French oak. Bâttonage (lees stirring) used to build texture; lots kept separate before final blending.

Vineyard Info
Single-vineyard Luminus from Big Ranch Vineyard (Oak Knoll AVA), produced by Beringer Vineyards — a historic Napa Valley house founded in 1876.