2022 Merryvale Chardonnay Silhouette
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Coming from the Stanly Ranch, the 2022 Chardonnay Profile Silhouette reveals a gorgeous bouquet of ripe citrus, orange blossom, white flowers, and brioche. Brought up all in large barrels (30-40% new), it's round and rich on the palate, with a beautiful texture and impressive depth, while maintaining good acidity and purity. It's best enjoyed over the coming 5-7 years.
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Deriving from Block 2A of the Stanly Ranch, Merryvale's 2022 Chardonnay Silhouette is a rich, barrel-fermented wine that spent 16 to 17 months in 50% new French oak (a combination of puncheons and barriques). Lovely scents of toasted grain join ripe citrus and pineapple on the nose alongside a hint of butter. Medium to full-bodied, it's a generous, mouthfilling wine, with a long, harmonious finish.
Tasted as a composite blend, the 2022 Chardonnay Silhouette is another beautiful wine in the making. It shows the richer style of the vintage while staying bright and lively, with medium to full bodied richness, bright acidity, and a great finish.