2022 Hill Family Estate "Carly's Cuvee" Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, USA

ABOUT THIS WINE

99% Chardonnay and 1% Sauvignon Blanc from multiple estate vineyards, aged for 8 months in French Oak.

The 2022 Carly’s Cuvee was made from a selection of Chardonnay vineyards that Doug Hill has close connections with or manages himself. Napa Valley was still in a drought in 2022, and the 2 hot spells in August and September made harvest decisions proceed very rapidly. Due to the focus and flexibility of Doug and Leslie’s team, they were still able to harvest excellent Chardonnay from multiple sites to secure the layered expression Carly’s Cuvee deserves. Made with no malolactic influence and only light oak, this crisp and fruity Chardonnay will please people looking for a wine that enhances food and holds its own out on the patio. Carly Hill is Doug and Darci Hill’s daughter, and her contributions to Hill Family Estate are honored with this beautiful wine.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Hill Family Estate was born out of the desire for the family to work together – sharing the experience of crafting fine wines that showcased the grapes that Doug farmed and then introducing those wines to the consumer at a tasting room in their hometown, and American foodie capital, Yountville, California.

Doug farms the grapes and helps craft the wine and Ryan runs the sales division, working hard to get the Hill Family Estate wines placed in select accounts for you to enjoy. Carly lives and works in San Diego and hosts tastings and dinners in Southern California. Hill Family Estate is the culmination of Doug’s vision – a way to share his love of the valley, of farming and of wine with his children and wine lovers everywhere. Using inspiration from the top wineries in Napa, Hill Family Estate created their own unique flavors while staying true to Napa’s incredible history.