Locanda Estate Chardonnay Beckstoffer Carneros Lake Vineyard, Carneros, California 2021
Only 150 cases of this single-vineyard Chardonnay from Beckstoffer's famed Carneros Lake Vineyard, at the cool southern tip of Napa. It's raised in 100% new French oak, but you'd be astonished how hard that is to spot, and Jeb Dunnuck called it hold-onto-your-hats good.
Tasting Notes
"A Burgundian whiff of struck-match reduction, then ripe stone fruit, mulled pear, almond and honeyed minerality. Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a gorgeous finish; drinking well now and should keep for a decade." — Harvest Wine Shop
Details
Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Region: Los Carneros, Napa Valley, California
Vineyard: Beckstoffer Carneros Lake Vineyard
Winemaking: Aged in 100% new French oak
Production: 150 cases
Volume: 750ml
Critic Scores: 95 Jeb Dunnuck
Serving Suggestion: Serve cool with lobster, roast chicken or mushroom risotto
Must be 21+ to order wine. Please allow 1–3 business days for wine to ship.
About Locanda Estate
Dr. Joe Cleaver revolutionized stem cell harvesting and now he is revolutionizing fine wine. He is the owner of Locanda Estate in Sonoma and the winemaker is Brian Graham
Winemaker Brian Graham...
Learning from French Masters...Brian worked in, and later managed, several wine stores where he learned about fine wine through the captivating stories of the various purveyors. Brian spent five years in retail before moving into distribution, and it was during his time in distribution that he was approached by a friend named Francois who offered him a place to stay and a job at his Chateau in Bordeaux. His mind set on learning all he could on growing grapes and making extraordinary wine, Brian sold everything he owned and purchased a one-way plane ticket to France.
While in France Brian attended the University of Bordeaux and paid his way by working at several small Chateaux including Chateau Roquefort. He also worked harvest in Burgundy at an extremely small, craft “micro-winery” that was a real “hands-on” operation – all of the machines were literally powered by hand! Brian reveled in traveling across France and surrounding countries eating, tasting, and soaking up the old world style of winemaking that would later become the pillars of his winemaking philosophy
Having a thirst for knowledge, and while still living in France, Brian went on to attend the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust (WSET) in London.
Proprietor Dr. Joe Cleaver...
Dr. Joe Cleaver isa renowned internal medicine specialist with over 38 years of experience in the medical field. He is board-certified in internal medicine and has additional certifications in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, as well as advanced metabolic endocrinology specializing in bio-identical hormone therapy.
Shipping information
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