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2012 Chardonnay

Wine Details
Place of Origin

United States

Atlas Peak, Oak Knoll

Napa

Color

White

Grape/Blend

100% Chardonnay

Vintages
20222021201920182017201520142013201220112010
Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2013 - 2016

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In 2011 Winemaker Nile Zacherle opted for short cold soaks, fast and hot macerations as the skins were thin and therefore degraded more quickly than normal, pretty much the opposite of 2012, where grapes were far healthier and longer cold soaks and fermentations were the rule. Rackings were kept to a bare minimum in 2011, and the wines are also bottled a little earlier than normal. Overall, the 2012s impress for their aromatics, tension and balance, while by contrast the 2011s are simpler and decidedly more medium in body.