Appellation

Napa Valley

Varietal

Chardonnay

About the wine

The glass radiates with lively notes of fresh grapefruit, mango, and lemon tart, elegantly interlaced with delicate hints of almonds and a bracing crispness. The palate is lavishly layered with opulent flavors of fig, apricot, and an array of tropical fruits, all wrapped in a silken texture and highlighted by a gentle trace of nutmeg. The finish delivers an invigorating freshness, lifting the rich and decadent flavors into a seamless, lingering 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 and the winery’s ultimate expression of this varietal. A mix of specialized Dijon and Clone 4 on 1103P rootstock, the 2023 Generations Napa Valley Chardonnay was harvested on October 11 and 14. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed and 100% barrel-fermented in 49% new François Frère and Baron 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.

About

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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