Raymond Reserve Selection Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Raymond
Label Name:
 
Reserve Selection Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-14°C


Tasting Note
White peach, lemon citrus and Asian pear aromas; Gravenstein apple, stone fruit, vanilla and Meyer lemon flavors. Creamy, textured with bright acidity, a hint of minerality and a lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Roast chicken with herbs, grilled salmon, lobster or crab, creamy pasta or mushroom risotto; Asian: miso-glazed cod, tempura prawns, seared tuna or sushi (rich cuts), creamy Thai dishes.

Production Method
Fermented in stainless steel (no malolactic conversion), aged ~10 months on fine lees in 100% French oak barrels (≈17% new); periodic lees stirring for texture.

Vineyard Info
Raymond Vineyards, founded 1970 in Rutherford; grapes from estate Jameson Canyon and selected Napa growers. Winemaker listed as Stephanie Putman.