2021 Mayacamas Mount Veeder Chardonnay
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$59.95
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Vinous
Reviewed February 2023The 2021 Chardonnay is a rich, phenolic wine that shows just how distinctive this site is. Rich and layered, with striking intensity, the 2021 is lights out today. Lemon oil, almond, dried flowers and earthy undertones open beautifully with aeration. (AG)
Professional Reviews
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2021 Chardonnay is bright and racy, with a clean, pure style as well as a kiss of good reduction in its citrus, lemon, and tart melon-like aromas and flavors. This Chablis-like Chardonnay will evolve nicely over the coming 10-12 years if well stored.
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James Suckling
Clean, razor-sharp chardonnay with chalky lemons, fresh pineapple, dried tangerine peel, flint and dried herbs. Hints of praline, too. Medium- to full-bodied, crisp and tense with vivid acidity coming through. Chalky minerality. Very dynamic and characterful. Drink or hold.
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Wine Advocate
The 2021 Chardonnay is made in a crisp, restrained style, spending 12 months in a mix of different barrels, up to 500 liters in volume. Less than 10% are new, and malolactic fermentation is blocked to retain freshness. Melon, pear and citrus notes come through on the nose and medium-bodied palate, while the finish is moderately silky in texture yet zesty, powered by bright lemon-lime notes. (JC) 92+
Staff Reviews
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Scott Beckerley
Scott Beckerley
Here it is, folks! White Burgundy from California. Clean and pure. Green apple and pear, lemon, toasted nuts, very light oak. Such a contrast to heavy and buttery chardonnay's! This wine also ages extremely well! I have bottles that were 8-10 years old and were great. They flesh out and fill out with time. So, you have the choice to enjoy this beauty now or keep it in your cellar. As always, so well done!
Notes
Mayacamas is one of those mythic Napa Valley mountain estates dating back to 1889, and it's been creating benchmark wines since the 1950s.
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Origin | Napa Valley, California, United States |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 1669325 |