The infamous Bacigalupi Vineyard is best known for contributing roughly half of the fruit used in the Chateau Montelena Chardonnay that won the Judgement of Paris in 1976 and put Napa Valley on the map. Barrel fermented in 40% new French oak and stirred on the lees for the first 16 weeks, this is a beautiful Burgundian style Chardonnay.
Aromas of honey suckle, vanilla, toasted oak and fresh Brioche give way to a round, luscious body of ripe melon, juicy peach, dried apricot and hints of salted caramel. The palate is luxurious and opulent showing fresh acidity and complex flavors that linger for quite some time. A truly singular expression of the unique Terroir of the Russian River Valley!
Wild mushroom and gruyere tart.
Roasted chicken with herbs and a butter sauce.
Pan seared scallops.
A Family with Napa Valley Roots
Our family started off in Napa Valley growing walnuts, dates, and a small selection of grapes in the 1950s. That’s when Dr. Lewis Gibbs Carpenter ...
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