Isabel Mondavi 2017 Chardonnay

Discover the exceptional taste of Isabel Mondavi Chardonnay Napa Valley 2017. This wine is a true family affair, crafted by Isabel's daughter Dina for the packaging and blending, her son Rob Mondavi Jr. for the cellar management, and Isabel's husband and wine industry veteran, Michael Mondavi as the brand's biggest cheerleader.

Experience the unique balance of firm acidity, authentic fruit and a wonderful texture from the oak of this 100% Chardonnay blend. The 2017 vintage was a great year for Napa Valley, thanks to the moderate cold snaps that followed the heat spikes which helped preserve the freshness and acidity naturally found within the grape.

Tasting notes reveal fresh green apples with caramelized brown sugar and French vanilla aromatics. The mouthfeel is electric with beautiful acidity and a true clarity of the Chardonnay grape. The partial malolactic fermentation preserved the remarkable freshness of the grape, and aging in small French oak barrels provided depth and balance with extended character.

Alcohol: 13.8%

The overall harvest yield in Napa Valley was slightly under the 10 year average yet quality continued to be above average. The typical seasonal heat spikes were relatively placid and were immediately followed by moderate cold snaps lasting only 2-3 days. The unusual cool recovery from the heat spikes speculatively helped the Chardonnay preserve the freshness and acidity naturally found within the grape. Th e growing season and resulting harvest were, on average, 2-3 weeks earlier than normal which was well-timed as the last half of October came with a bit of rain. Fortunately it was a non-issue because the Napa Valley 2017 harvest was completed. In short 2017 was yet another great year within a decade already richly appointed with exceptional vintages

Freshly cut green apples with accents of caramelized brown sugar and French vanilla define the aromatics. The mouthfeel of the wine is electric with beautiful acidity and a true clarity of the Chardonnay grape. Partial malolactic fermentation preserved the remarkable freshness of the grape and aging in small French oak barrels provided depth and balance with extended character. This wine demonstrates a unique balance of firm acidity; authentic fruit; and a wonderful texture from the oak.