Beverage of the Week (BOW)

Plow & Stars Cellars Chardonnay Napa Valley 2017

Product Story

This charming Napa Valley Chardonnay was bottled exclusively for Total Wine stores having been sourced from a Napa winery that is familiar to many of our readers. The fruit for this Chardonnay was harvested at night and in the morning in order to capture the coolest fruit. It was primarily fermented in stainless steel and then aged in French oak barrels (45% new) for a period of nine months. This bold and complex Chardonnay is ready to drink.

Brand Story

The Plow & Stars Cellars Chardonnay was bottled exclusively for Total Wine stores having been sourced from a Napa winery that is familiar to many of our readers. The fruit for this Chardonnay was harvested at night and in the morning in order to capture the coolest fruit. It was primarily fermented in stainless steel and then aged in French oak barrels (45% new) for a period of nine months. Ninety percent of the Chardonnay is sourced from the Napa Valley with 10% coming from the Alexander Valley in Sonoma County. This bold and complex Chardonnay is ready to drink. Winemaker Jane Halahan Valentin, owner and winemaker at boutique Vellichor Wines, has crafted the Plow & Stars Chardonnay.

Tasting Note

Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach and tropical fruit with supporting notes of nectarine, butterscotch, and blanched almonds. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of lychee and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with sweet oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture.

How to Serve

Serve chilled with seared scallops, crab cakes, or herb & butter roasted chicken.

Price: $ 34.99

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