Chardonnay
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release to appreciate its fresh fruit character and vibrant acidity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Complements roasted chicken with herbs, creamy pasta dishes like fettuccine Alfredo, and grilled seafood such as salmon or crab cakes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Founded in 1876 by German immigrant brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, Beringer Vineyards holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley, surviving even the dark days of Prohibition by producing sacramental wine. Their classic California Chardonnay is a tribute to this rich heritage, showcasing the vibrant, sun-drenched character of the Golden State. Sourced from select vineyards across California's premier growing regions, this wine is crafted to highlight the grape's natural fruitiness. It undergoes a combination of stainless steel fermentation to preserve bright citrus and stone fruit aromas, alongside partial malolactic fermentation and oak aging to introduce a smooth, creamy texture with hints of toasted brioche and vanilla.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1876 by brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, Beringer Vineyards holds the distinction of being California's oldest continuously operating winery, situated in the heart of St. Helena in Napa Valley. Pioneers of early Napa winemaking, the Beringer brothers engineered hand-dug limestone caves and gravity-fed cellars to craft refined, ageworthy wines. Today, owned by Treasury Wine Estates, the historic estate maintains an uncompromising dedication to site-specific viticulture across prime Napa Valley and Knights Valley terroirs. Beringer is internationally celebrated for its flagship Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, alongside complex single-vineyard expressions and botrytized dessert wines like Nightingale.