First Press Napa Chardonnay 2019

White Wine from USA - California

8 Reviews

Flying the flag for a more traditional California chardonnay, this has reassuring toasty oak and a rich, fruit-laden nose. With cantaloupe melon, baked apple and vanilla developing on the intense palate, the long length shows its inherent quality.

£17.00 Bottle

£204.00 Case of 12

In Stock

Code: US9571

Wine characteristics

White Wine
3 - Dry, rich
Chardonnay
75cl
Now to 2024
14.5% Alcohol
bouquet/flavour marked by oak
Cork, natural

Delicato

Founded in 1924, Delicato Family Vineyards have a proud heritage in the Californian wine business. Three generations of the family have overseen vineyard operations and winemaking at their various estates in California, maintaining the high standards for which Delicato are known. Delicato have been named U.S Wine Producer of the Year an unprecedented three times at the International Wine and Spirits Competition. Their philosophy throughout their many vineyards is one of sustainability and respect for the land.

Delicato produce a portfolio of quality yet affordable wines, each from a selection of their very desirable vineyard areas in Lodi, Monterey and Napa. The Society’s California Old-Vine Zinfandel is sourced by Delicato, primarily from the excellent, cool-coastal vineyards of Monterey.

California Vintage 2019

2019 was, notwithstanding some terrible fires, a very good one.A long warm summer made up for wet weather in the spring and the growing season was long. Harvesting was carried out without the necessity to rush anything, and most fruit was safely gathered in when wildfires broke out late in October. Some wineries were devastated by the flames but most came away unscathed and with little smoke taint affecting the wines. White varieties show excellent potential, as does pinot noir, but most reds show very well in a very good vintage.