Lot 521 | 2023 Napa Carneros Chardonnay 12-bottle case

***RECENTLY BOTTLED WINE, SHIPPING BEGINS ASAP*** White wine lovers, don’t fret – we haven’t forgotten about you. Black Friday Daily Deal #3 is another scorching top-shelf offer – a 2023 Napa Carneros Chardonnay from a pioneering estate for just over $13/bottle! Carneros needs little introduction – one of the first regions in California to champion Chardonnay, its role as a major catalyst in the global Napa Chard boom can’t be overstated, and it remains one of the world’s finest havens for cultivating Burgundian varietals. A lengthy list of highly acclaimed wines is produced here every year without fail, but when you have a special vintage like 2023, you’re looking at some of the best white wines in a generation. Lot 521 is a 100% Chardonnay produced from some of the most prized estate vineyards in the region – every harvest, an array of prestigious Napa wineries flocks here to buy fruit for their allocation-only reserve programs. Crafted in a finesse style and oozing purity, this love letter to white Burgundy is a culmination of winemaking wisdom passed down generation after generation, showcasing American fruit with a strong European soul. Normally priced around a fairly reasonable (by current Napa standards) $45/bottle, $540/case before shipping charges, we were able to secure this for you at over 70% OFF! A posh Napa Carneros Chard for the cost of less than a sandwich these days? It’s what we do… Our price: $159/case DELIVERED, $13+/bottle to your door. The source vineyard rolls across Carneros’ low hills, where impenetrable clay soils force roots to fan out in search of water, limiting vine vigor and resulting in immensely concentrated fruit. Local deposits of calcium rich soil (left behind by the fossils of ancient sea creatures) imbue the wine with a Burgundian minerality, while strong winds flowing off San Pablo Bay thicken grape skins, adding concentration. Organically farmed with minimal inputs, the grapes were hand-picked, whole-cluster pressed, and fermented with native yeasts before aging in 100% neutral French oak, producing a Chardonnay with an abundance of class and a sense of place. A sophisticated bouquet of golden apple, earthy morels, white rose petals, and Asian pear is accented by hints of apricot. The palate entry is elegant and expertly weighted, with lemon curd, starfruit, and pears deftly interwoven with acidity that only reveals itself closer to the finish – a clear sign of masterful craftsmanship. The finish begins with a pop of umami-rich spice, transitioning into apple essence before unwinding notes of ethereal vanilla blossoms that linger on and on. One sip quickly leads to another; you’ll be surprised how quickly the bottle reaches empty. 13.5% alc