Winery OlabisiChappell Vineyard Chardonnay
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The Chappell Vineyard Chardonnay of the Winery Olabisi is in the top 0 of wines of Napa Valley.
Details and technical informations about Winery Olabisi's Chappell Vineyard Chardonnay.
Discover the grape variety: Picardan
Crisp, aromatic dry whites with a pale golden color, slender palate and preserved acidity, offering delicate aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia, hawthorn), green apple, garrigue herbs and mineral notes. A freshness-adding profile in warm Rhône blends. Traditional component of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC (one of the 13 authorised varieties) and the Côtes-du-Rhône AOC. Rare French indigenous variety from the southern Rhône Valley.
Informations about the Winery Olabisi
The Winery Olabisi is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 19 wines for sale in the of Napa Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Napa Valley
Absolute reference for American Cabernet Sauvignon: powerful, opulent reds with ripe aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, chocolate and cedar, velvety tannins and a silky finish, long ageing. Also round Merlot, rich buttery Chardonnay, fruity Sauvignon Blanc, spicy Zinfandel. Narrow Californian valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains, tempered by San Pablo Bay fog, 17 sub-AVAs (Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap, Howell Mountain). Cradle of icons Opus One, Screaming Eagle, Caymus.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Severe
Said of a red wine that is generally young, very marked by tannins and astringent. See austere.
