| Rating | 89 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Price | $24.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2022-05-13 |
Perfect For
Date Night, Relaxing After Work, Wine And Cheese Night
Drink If You Like
Albariño, Chardonnay , Chenin Blanc
Black Stallion Estate Winery Heritage Napa Valley Chardonnay 2020 Review
The nose of this wine is all alcohol and oak, but that’s ok. It works here. The two characteristics give the wine the weight it needs to promote the welcome aromas of fresh creamy cheese, like Brie, and a nice flint vibe carried to your brain by good natural acidity. On the palate there is an overall softness due to barrel fermentation (often calms the grape down a bit and smooths it out). There is a great balance between acidity and fruit with no sour or bitter notes on the finish, just a balanced imprint of that alcohol/oak balance.
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