Country: U.S.A.

Region: Napa Valley

Vintage: 2017

Cépage: Chardonnay (100%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 99 (RP)

"Planted entirely to shot Wente clone selection, the Lady Bug Vineyard is located on the east side of Milliken Peak, not far from Artesa Winery. This is a barrel selection fermented using all native yeast, aged for 24 months in barrel. 2017 Chardonnay Lady Bug comes bounding out of the glass with sit-up-and-beg notes of honey toasted nuts, cinnamon toast, almond croissant and preserved ginger over a core of peach cobbler and apple pie plus a waft of paraffin wax. Full-bodied, the palate explodes with stone fruit, savory and spicy nuances, framed by a creamy texture and bold freshness, finishing very long and very decadent."

Lisa Perrotti-Brown (RP) - 10/19