2020 Hoopes Napa Valley Chardonnay [JD96][WA91]

Producer: Hoopes Vineyard  
Region: Napa Valley, California 
Varietal: Chardonnay 
Year: 2020 

Jeb Dunnuck, 96 Points 

"I was blown away by the 2020 Chardonnay, a clean, crisp, vibrant expression of Chardonnay that has medium to full-bodied richness, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a distinct sense of minerality in its citrus, stone fruit, and white flower-driven aromatics. It's shockingly good and tastes like it cost 3-4 times its price." 

Wine Advocate, 91 Points 

"Hoopes's 2020 Chardonnay saw no new oak, so it offers up pristine scents of lime, tangerine and white peach on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied, plump and round, even a bit creamy in texture from time on lees, but then it turns crisp and racy on the finish." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Welcoming you with the scent of warm toasted hazelnuts and creme brûlée straight from the oven this wine is a perfect expression of warm weather Chardonnay.  As the wine opens up in the glass, your first sip will greet you with juicy cantaloupe and just a hint of lime with a long-lasting finish of rich supple pears, toasted almonds, and bright citrus fruits." 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

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