Our initial harvest each year is dedicated to Kite Tail Chardonnay. Crafted from Old Wente clone grapes, this wine captures the vibrant acidity and abundant flavors that are a signature of our cool climate Estate, Tai Vineyard. A well-defined architecture supports complex layers of flavor, that unfold to reveal refreshing notes of apricot, green apple, nectarine, and lemon chiffon. This wine’s flinty character and minerally undertones are balanced by its fine depth and style, carrying through to an elegantly prolonged finish.
Napa Valley, Los Carneros
2022 Chardonnay, Kite Tail
April Member Release
Winemaker's Notes
Technical Data
Special Designation: Small Lot
Vineyard Designation: Napa Valley, Los Carneros
Harvest Date: September 2nd – September 8th, 2022
Fermentation: 26 days
Aging: 11 months in French oak (40% new), 5 months in stainless steel
ML: 30%
Wine Composition: 100% Chardonnay
Barrels Produced: 22
pH: 3.59
Alcohol: 14.0%
Acid: 6.5 g/l
