Mayacamas Vineyards Chardonnay – Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley
This expressive, mountain‑grown Chardonnay delivers concentrated fruit and razor‑sharp minerality. Grown at 1,800–2,100 ft in organic volcanic soils, it's whole‑cluster pressed, aged 12–18 months (≈10 % new oak), and fermented without malolactic conversion. The 2023 vintage offers floral aromatics, pear, apple, candied citrus, chamomile, yuzu, and a saline, flinty finish (95 JS, 94 Vinous). Across vintages, critics praise its tension, crystalline structure, and aging potential. Ideal for lovers of refined, terroir‑driven California Chardonnay.
