Tasting Notes:
"The 2023 John Anthony Reserve Chardonnay has a golden core with a pale-yellow rim. Aromas of baked apple, pineapple, popcorn, and butterscotch are complemented by flint and graphite notes. Notes of grapefruit, papaya, white flower are balanced with chalky minerality. A  round, voluptuous entry evolves to  a focused, lean mid-palate. The finish is long and vibrant. Aged for 11 months in new French oak. Only 50 cases produced."

Vintage Notes:
Described as “a vintage for the ages”, the 2023 growing season surpassed all expectations. Early record winter rainfall set a perfect foundation, followed by a moderately warm spring which contributed to a later bud break, resulting in a slow ripening curve. Summer heat spikes guided cluster development on track and ensured optimal conditions for a later harvest with unparalleled grape quality and complexity. 

In the Vineyard:
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vineyard: 100% Carneros Gap Vineyard (Napa Valley)
Harvest Date: September 20th, 2023

In the Cellar:
Bottling: 50 Cases Produced
Fermentation: 100% New French Oak 
Coopers: DAMY, Alain Fouquet, Louis Latour and Chassin
Barrel Age: 11 Months