2023 Hommage Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley
93 Points, James Suckling
An inviting nose shows sweet hints of butterscotch and honeysuckle. The palate is rich and expressive, featuring bold flavors of ripe cantaloupe melon and toasted coconut, lifted by a touch of Meyer lemon. Beautifully crisp acidity maintains a powerful balance, leading to a clean, structured finish.
With Hommage, we endeavor to create the best possible expression of Chardonnay from the Napa Valley. Using barrel fermentation techniques combined with rigorous fruit selection, this wine is made to evolve gracefully in the bottle and improve with age.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Napa Valley
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Production Notes
1st Bottling
Winemaker Notes
Picked early in the morning and delivered cold to the winery, the grapes were gently pressed. The juice settled for 24 hours before a slow, cool fermentation in the tank. Using both selected yeast strains and native fermentation, we racked the wine to barrel just past halfway through fermentation, allowing it to finish in 30% new French oak. After full malolactic conversion and nine months of aging, the wine was blended, lightly filtered, and bottled.
Food Pairing Notes
Pair with pan-seared scallops served with a light brown butter sauce. The wine’s beautiful acidity is essential, as it cuts through the richness of the butter sauce and the density of the scallops, cleansing the palate. Simultaneously, the wine’s creamy notes mirror and deepen the caramelized, nutty flavors of the scallops, creating a highly cohesive and satisfying dish.