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Wine Description
The Story
Continuing the Comandante tradition, our winemaker Stèphane Vivier, has selected his favorite three barrels from our 'Old Wente' block for this micro-production Chardonnay. Straw in color, this wines brilliance in the glass is visually stunning. Intense aromatic lift of citrus blossom and wet stone envelop the nose of our 100% 'Old Wente' Chardonnay. The palate presents a lovely interweaving of stone fruit and an expressive mineral component. ...
Wine Information
The 2013 vintage started with a warm and dry spring, resulting in an advanced bud break. The conditions were near perfect at flowering and fruit set in late May. The summer conditions were mild, dry and steady, ideal for Chardonnay maturation and ripening. Harvest came a few days shy of September with fruit showing freshness, focus and round texture.
Vintage 2013
Napa Valley Harvest 2013 Report
A seamless year of steady weather and optimal ripening brings in above average yields and excellent quality fine wine grapes
10/22/2013 - St. Helena, CA: The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) reports that the region’s winemakers expect to be done with the 2013 harvest within the next week. “Early, even and excellent” are three words being used to describe this year’s growing season and the Napa Valley wine grapes...