2023 | Forman Chardonnay | Napa Valley Domaine Chapel Catena Zapata’s flagship is the

Catena Zapata’s flagship is the Nicolas Catena Zapata

Danilo Thomain is the only independent vigneron working this tiny appellation only five hectares in size

For lovers of old-school Oregon Pinot

Krutzler emphasizes that this was made from disparate batches of ripeness

The palate is vibrant

2023 | Forman Chardonnay | Napa Valley Domaine Chapel Catena Zapata’s flagship is theThe 2023 Chardonnay is powerful, rich, deep and intense in the glass. Lemon confit, sage, mint and chamomile are all dialed up. The Chardonnay is a blend of two picks, one on the early side for freshness, a second later for texture. As always, the Chardonnay does not undergo malolactic fermentation. New wood is 30%, a bit more than in the past. It's a style that works quite well. This remains one of the most distinctive Chardonnays in the United