Appellation

Napa Valley

Varietal

Chardonnay

About the wine

The glass bursts with vibrant notes of fresh grapefruit, mango, and lemon tart, beautifully intertwined with subtle hints of almonds and a refreshing crispness. The palate is richly adorned with luxurious flavors of fig, apricot, and a medley of tropical fruits, all enveloped in a creamy texture and accented with a whisper of nutmeg. The finish brings a delightful freshness, lifting the dense and sumptuous flavors into a harmonious crescendo.

Generations is a tribute to the Raymond family’s five generations of winemaking in the Napa Valley. This limited-production wine is 100% Chardonnay, the winery’s ultimate expression of this varietal. A mix of specialized Dijon clones, the 2021 Generations Napa Valley Chardonnay was harvested between September 10th and October 1st. The grapes were whole cluster pressed and 100% barrel fermented in 49% new French oak barrels.

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Tasting Notes

Vibrant notes of fresh grapefruit, mango, and lemon tart eervescently arise from the glass, complemented by subtle hints of lingering freshness and almonds. Luxurious flavors of fig, apricot, and tropical fruits generously unfold across the creamy palate, graced by a delicate touch of nutmeg. The finale imparts a delightful freshness, elevating the concentrated and decadent flavors to a harmonious conclusion.

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As VOLUPTUOUS as the iconic Marilyn Monroe, these heavier whites are richer in texture, thanks to riper fruit and most also feature the added flavor complexity of new oak. Almost all of these opulent wines are quite dry and fermented in oak barrels, but a handful are lusciously sweet late-harvested dessert wines.

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