2021 Lewis Cellars Chardonnay Napa

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

WE 95 JD 94 JS 92 WA 92 WS 92
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, July 2023

Spicy, toasty oak stands up well to the rich, honeyed pear and pineapple flavors in this full-bodied wine, balancing it well, and giving it great depth and length. This is an excellent choice for fans of big Chardonnay...
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, February 2023

In addition to brilliant reds, this estate also makes a great white. Their 2021 Chardonnay Napa Valley offers a plush, up-front, medium-bodied style as well as terrific gold apple-like fruit, spicy, oaky, toasty...
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, October 2022

Nice, toasty oak delivers a spicy and creamy layer, together with lemon pastries, fine lees and stones. Rich, creamy and full-bodied palate, showing a nice, flavorful side of Napa chardonnay. Yet, it remains fresh, with...
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, March 2023

Like the red wines here, the 2021 Chardonnay is big and flavorful. Boasting scents of spicy oak, Barlett pear and grilled pineapple, it's medium to full-bodied, ripe and succulent but crisp at the same time, with wet...
WS 92

Wine Spectator, April 2023

Rich and creamy, with buttery overtones to the nutmeg, salted hazelnut and praline notes, with ripe peach, apricot and melon flavors at the core. Despite the richness, fresh acidity keeps this wine light on its feet...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Chardonnay
Country USA
Region California
Sub-region North Coast
Appellation Napa
Vintage 2021
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14.7%
Closure Cork

The 2021 Lewis Cellars Napa Chardonnay is a well-received white wine hailing from the North Coast of California, specifically the esteemed Napa region. Crafted by Lewis Cellars, this Chardonnay showcases a balanced profile of rich flavors and refreshing acidity, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection.

James Suckling, from jamessuckling.com, rated this wine a solid 92 points, highlighting its "toasty oak" and "spicy and creamy layer" that melds seamlessly with "lemon pastries, fine lees, and stones." Suckling noted the "rich, creamy and full-bodied palate" and appreciated its fresh, medium acidity, recommending it for immediate enjoyment.

Jeb Dunnuck provided an excellent review, awarding the wine 94 points on jebdunnuck.com. Dunnuck praised its "plush, up-front, medium-bodied style," with "gold apple-like fruit" and "spicy, oaky, toasty background notes." He commended its "terrific balance" and "clear, classy finish," deeming it a "rich, powerful Chardonnay" suitable for enjoying over the next 2-4 years.

Joe Czerwinski of Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave the wine a commendable score of 92 points. He described it as "big and flavorful," with "scents of spicy oak, Bartlett pear, and grilled pineapple." Czerwinski appreciated its "medium to full-bodied" nature, noting it as "ripe and succulent but crisp at the same time," with notable "wet stone and bright citrus notes on the finish."

Wine Spectator's MW also rated this Chardonnay 92 points, noting its "rich and creamy" character, with "buttery overtones to the nutmeg, salted hazelnut, and praline notes." The core flavors of "ripe peach, apricot, and melon" are balanced by "fresh acidity," keeping the wine "light on its feet."

Wine Enthusiast's Jim Gordon gave the highest praise, scoring the wine 95 points. Gordon highlighted the "spicy, toasty oak" that complements the "rich, honeyed pear and pineapple flavors," providing "great depth and length." He recommended it for fans of big Chardonnay, noting its "baking spices, coconut, poached pears, and vanilla" as "practically irresistible."

With an alcohol content of 14.7% and sealed with a cork closure, the 2021 Lewis Cellars Napa Chardonnay stands out for its balance of richness and freshness, earning high marks from several respected reviewers.