William Hill Napa Valley Chardonnay 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
William Hill
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley, California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 93 pts; Wine Advocate (RP) 90 pts; Wine Spectator 88 pts; 5%

Tasting Note
Creamy, toasty Napa Chardonnay—notes of toasted caramel, buttered croissant, baked apple, pear, lemon zest and vanilla, with a silky, oak-tinged finish and medium-long persistence.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, lobster, creamy pasta (linguini pescatore), seared scallops, beurre blanc dishes. Asian: shrimp tempura, miso-glazed cod, chicken katsu, richer nigiri (salmon/tuna), mild coconut-based Thai dishes.

Production Method
Barrel fermented (approx. 30% new American oak), malolactic fermentation and lees aging for creaminess; blended from multiple Napa sites.

Vineyard Info
Founded by William Hill in the late 1970s; now produced under the E. & J. Gallo portfolio with fruit sourced from Napa benchland and surrounding sites.