2022 Girard Chardonnay Carneros

This Chardonnay hails from the cool climate region of “Los Carneros” also known as Carneros (Spanish for “Rams”). Carneros is an American Viticultural Area which includes parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties located north of San Pablo Bay. The proximity to the San Pablo Bay delivers cool fog and afternoon breezes which keep Carneros cooler and more moderate than the wine regions farther north in Napa Valley. The cooler climate has made Carneros attractive for the cultivation of cooler climate varietals like Chardonnay. The vineyard hosts a mix of several famous Chardonnay clones: Dijon, Wente & Robert Young.