2014 Incendium Wines Chardonnay

Estate: Incendium Wines
Region: Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States of America
Vineyards: Incendium Estate and Deer Park Vineyards

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Tasting Note:June 1, 2016

Clear golden yellow. Nose started out with some light buttery notes, almost like a shortbread cookie. Some light hay and a little toasted. Nice Apple undertones to pull it together. Thick and opulent on the palate but not overpowering just powerful. Balanced buttery notes with some honeysuckle, light citrus and banana undertones. Moderate acidity (5.5/10) and full bodied white. Moderate plus finish. Very enjoyable, one of our favorite Chardonnays with butter on the palate.


Incendium Wines is a small family owned winery that is made out of a small co-op winery in Southern Napa Valley. Fruit for this Chardonnay is sourced from the Los Carneros AVA in Napa Valley. Prior to switching to the new label that you can see on the 2013 Incendium Wines Cabernet Sauvignon, you see this label which honors and recognizes the Fire Department Community. Vince Kalny is the winemaker and owner of Incendium Wines, while making wine at his own estate he is also a Firefighter in Napa County.

Drink Dates:

2016 till 2020.

Rating:

90 points.

Price Point:

$$ - Sample provided by the Estate. Can be purchased at the estate or online $32.50.