2022 Stuhlmuller Vineyards Estate Chardonnay Alexander Valley

Stuhlmuller Vineyards is a family-owned winery nestled in the picturesque Alexander Valley, (same Valley that has seen the birth and rise of top wineries like Jordan, Silver Oak, and Lancaster). Since 1982, they have been renowned as growers of world-class grapes, supplying some of the top wineries in the area, including Silver Oak, Simi, and Aperture Cellars, among others.

Inspired by the exceptional wines made from their vineyard, Fritz Stuhlmuller established his own artisan winery in the mid-'90s, and the rest is history.

The Stuhlmuller property traces its roots back to the 1800s when Cyrus Alexander, a mountain man and rancher, acquired the land. Today, Stuhlmuller Vineyard stands as a testament to their long-lasting spirit of winemaking, blending tradition with innovation.

Zac Childers, winemaker at Stuhlmuller Vineyards, brings his passion and expertise to every bottle. Originally from Virginia, Zac migrated to California in 2009 to pursue his winemaking dreams. After joining Stuhlmuller as a harvest intern in 2011, he embarked on a global winemaking adventure, working with esteemed wineries in Australia and New Zealand such as Amisfield and Torbreck where he was involved in the creation of 100 points wines like the Run Rig. Zac finished his degree in Viticulture and Enology in 2014 and returned to Stuhlmuller as Assistant Winemaker, but only 5 years later, he was promoted to the position of Winemaker. Zac is assisted by consultant, Leo Hansen, former winemaker and culinary connoisseur.

Stuhlmuller Vineyards believes in preserving the environment for future generations. Certified sustainable by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, their vineyard operations prioritize eco-friendly practices. 

Aging: 20 months in French and American oak.

100% Chardonnay.

We taste a lot of Chardonnay at BHW and we're picky. This wine stood out because of the impeccable balance. There is juicy, crunchy, exquisite fruit of Asian pear, honey crisp apple, with Meyer lemon. There is a white flower, jasmine scent that is intoxicating. There is oak, but it's a whisper, not a hammer, and the toasty notes carry through to a persistent finale. All told, this will probably be our #1 value Chardonnay of 2024 and it will be a welcome "house" white for the Chardonnay lover who wants a great any time wine to have on hand.

There's lovely restraint and focusto this native-yeast-fermented and sur-lie-aged wine. This is an acid-driven style, with fresh apple, Bosc pear and lemon blossom aromas swirling around the nose and cascading onto the palate that remains refreshing and vibrant, with a zesty citrus and mineral finish. ~93 Wine Enthusiast

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