Winemakers Notes

The 2023 Jayson Chardonnay strikes a beautiful balance of energy and richness. Aromas of Meyer lemon, ripe peach, crushed Marcona almond, and a touch of flint lift from the glass. Bright citrus on the palate opens to a mouth-filling surge of lemon curd, ripe stone fruit, and a touch of sweet oak. Vibrant acidity balances the plush texture beautifully, driving the flavors long through the finish.

Jayson Chardonnay is a marriage of three distinctive Napa Valley regions: bright, elegant Carneros hillside and rich, ripe St. Helena valley floor, with intense mountain fruit at its core. Across our sites, we employ tunneling (pulling internal leaves) in our canopy management to increase airflow without risking berry integrity. The finished wine has a fresh, bright palate with beautiful aromatics and enough intensity and richness to impart an unmistakable gravitas. Aging in mostly one-to-two-year used Pahlmeyer Chardonnay oak allows me to build gorgeous texture while allowing pure fruit character to shine.