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About This Wine
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Tasting Notes
ABOUT THIS WINE
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From the sun-kissed slopes of Los Carneros in Napa Valley comes a Chardonnay that dazzles with both charm and precision. The 2020 Adamina Chardonnay is a shining example of how a boutique producer, when guided by passion and terroir, can elevate this noble varietal to astonishing heights. Winemaker Jason Driscoll and proprietor Corey Katz deliver a bottling that is, quite fittingly, referred to as “sunshine in a bottle”—a moniker that underplays the depth and complexity layered beneath its radiant exterior.
In the glass, a pale golden hue sets the stage for a sensational aromatic profile. The bouquet unfurls with a floral and citrus-laced vibrancy: white spring blossoms, chamomile, lemon verbena, and orange zest float above a base of ripe tree fruits—pear, white peach, and golden apricot. Subtle notes of sandalwood, white chocolate, and roasted hazelnuts weave seamlessly into the background, offering a luxurious counterpoint to the freshness that dominates. On the palate, the wine enters with poise, unfurling layers of Meyer lemon, juicy grapefruit, and sun-drenched stone fruit, each supported by a vibrant core of minerality and a whisper of wild mushroom and allspice.
The texture is at once creamy and lifted, offering richness without weight—a tightrope walk that few Chardonnays manage this gracefully. There’s an innate energy and tension here, a kinetic interplay of fruit, acid, and subtle oak that leads to a finish of remarkable elegance and length. This is a Chardonnay that captures the spirit of its cool-climate Los Carneros origins while delivering the textural luxury Napa Valley enthusiasts crave. A wine of sophistication and soul, Adamina 2020 is not merely “of the earth,” but of the vineyard, the cellar, and the passion that brings them together. A stunning achievement.
Alcohol: 14.2%
In the glass, a pale golden hue sets the stage for a sensational aromatic profile. The bouquet unfurls with a floral and citrus-laced vibrancy: white spring blossoms, chamomile, lemon verbena, and orange zest float above a base of ripe tree fruits—pear, white peach, and golden apricot. Subtle notes of sandalwood, white chocolate, and roasted hazelnuts weave seamlessly into the background, offering a luxurious counterpoint to the freshness that dominates. On the palate, the wine enters with poise, unfurling layers of Meyer lemon, juicy grapefruit, and sun-drenched stone fruit, each supported by a vibrant core of minerality and a whisper of wild mushroom and allspice.
The texture is at once creamy and lifted, offering richness without weight—a tightrope walk that few Chardonnays manage this gracefully. There’s an innate energy and tension here, a kinetic interplay of fruit, acid, and subtle oak that leads to a finish of remarkable elegance and length. This is a Chardonnay that captures the spirit of its cool-climate Los Carneros origins while delivering the textural luxury Napa Valley enthusiasts crave. A wine of sophistication and soul, Adamina 2020 is not merely “of the earth,” but of the vineyard, the cellar, and the passion that brings them together. A stunning achievement.
Alcohol: 14.2%
94 POINTS - "After capturing attention with its beautiful pale golden hue, the sensory delight start on the nose, where the floral aromas of spring flowers and fresh citrus are gracefully intertwined with lovely secondary notes of ripe tree fruits, fresh chamomile, lemon verbena, white chocolate, sandalwood, and roasted hazelnuts. On the palate, the complexity of the wine expands as lively flavors of Meyer lemon, grapefruit, ripe pear, white peach and apricot are nuanced with hints of mineral, white chanterelle mushroom and a pinch of allspice en route to a long, elegant finish. As these refreshing, complex and sophisticated points develop in the glass, the wine's perfect balance of natural richness, creamy texture and full-bodied character fills the mouth with flavors in each sip. Outstanding." - Chris Sawyer
Hard cheeses, charcuterie, eggplant parmesan, wild mushroom pasta, lamb sliders, barbequed pork chops, grilled steaks, beef wellington, and slow-cooked stews.
