Description
Merryvale Silhouette Chardonnay Napa Valley 2014Silhouette is golden straw in color, with complex aromas of many exotic fruits; mandarin orange, mango, papaya, apricot and mineral notes. On the palate, a bright entry leads to a generously framed mid-palate, with well-integrated acid, depth and volume.Critical Acclaim94 Robert Parker’s Wine AdvocateTheir flagship wine, the 2014 Chardonnay Silhouette has a greenish hue to its light gold color and offers up orange peel, tangerine, citrus, apple blossom, crushed rocks and a touch of spicy oak. It is full-bodied, backward, but beautifully delineated and vibrant. It could pass for a grand cru from Burgundy’s Côte d’Or in a blind tasting. Drink it over the next decade.93 Wine SpectatorBeautifully crafted, rich and graceful, showing a purity of fruit and finesse. Focused on juicy white peach, nectarine and anise notes, with light oak and a creamy texture that lets the flavors glide along smoothly. Drink now through 2021.93 Wine EnthusiastSourced from the producer’s Stanly Ranch Estate Vineyard and Hyde Vineyard, both in Carneros, this is a stunning effort. Its baked pear fruit provides hefty body and texture, while honeysuckle and apple blossom notes and a squeeze of lemon-like acidity keep it balanced and fresh.
