Lot 573
2024 Napa Valley Chardonnay

Around $50/bottle under the original label

Lot 573 is a 100% estate-grown Chardonnay from a historic winery nestled in the heart of Napa Valley just off Highway 128. Over the decades, this producer has cultivated and acquired some of the finest vineyard sites in the valley. While many neighbors have chased over-the-top house styles, our source has stayed true to their philosophy of crafting balanced wines that honor the land and varietal. Crafted using traditional winemaking methods and only the best fruit that made the cut, this wine saw no oak or malolactic, and sur lie aging imbued it with perfect texture. It's a divinely balanced white wine with wonderful finesse.

A vivid nose abounds with wonderfully concentrated golden apples, lemon curd, star fruit, and fresh-sliced pear, accented by white blossoms and saline. An expertly weighted and seductively creamy palate delivers an electric beam of acidity perfectly integrated with delicate spice and an encore of lemon curd. The finish is long and umami-laden, unfolding with citrus, apple, and florals in splendid harmony.