Nose: Bright gold in color and incredibly aromatic, the ripeness of the vintage is most pronounced initially; melon, perfume, and orange blossom slowly give way to fresh peach, honeysuckle and…

Winery notes: Bright gold in the glass, the wine opens with green apple, honeysuckle and orange blossom. The citrus in particular seems to be most evident, as lime leaf and lemon zest at this stage.…

Chateau Montelena - Chardonnay Napa Valley 2021 (750ml) available at Chester Fine Wines & Spirits in Chester, NJ

~ Winery's Notes The aromatic diversity here is breathtaking. The wine cleanly and discreetly checks off all of the boxes of a great vintage. Orange.

Chateau Montelena - Chardonnay Napa Valley 2021 (750ml) available at Sal's Beverage World in Villa Park, IL

~ Winery's Notes The aromatic diversity here is breathtaking. The wine cleanly and discreetly checks off all of the boxes of a great vintage. Orange.

~ Winery's Notes The aromatic diversity here is breathtaking. The wine cleanly and discreetly checks off all of the boxes of a great vintage. Orange.

Chateau Montelena - Chardonnay Napa Valley 2021 (750ml) available at The Wine and Cheese Place in St Louis, MO

"The aromatic diversity here is breathtaking. The wine cleanly and discreetly checks off all of the boxes of a great vintage. Orange blossom? Yes. Green apple? Plentiful. White peach? Absolutely. In…