Chardonnay

Merryvale Silhouette Chardonnay 2020

Vintage
2020
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
14.5%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Merryvale
Region
California
Country
United States
  • Collectible
94 AVG
Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. No need to decant.

Founded in 1983, Merryvale Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in the picturesque town of St. Helena, California. However, the company has long dated origins, in fact, the historic building dates back to 1933, and it was the first winery built after the end of Prohibition. The company is famous for its wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay and for the Profile Bordeaux blend.

The Chardonnay grapes come from Block 2A of the historic Stanly Ranch vineyard located on the Napa side of the Carneros AVA. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in barrels to guarantee the full expression of the aromatic characteristics of this vine. The finished wine is aged for 18 months on the lees in French oak barrels (50% new).

The result is a refined and captivating wine. Its color is bright with golden-yellow tones. On the nose, it is fragrant with aromas of ripe fruit, jasmine and orange blossom and hints of hazelnuts. On the palate, it is complex and well structured, unctuous and round. It maintains a marked acidity typical of Carneros wines. The finish is long and fresh. Perfect with turkey or aged cheese like Parmesan or Comté.
Description
Drink it now or cellar for up to 15 years. No need to decant.

Founded in 1983, Merryvale Vineyards is a family-owned winery located in the picturesque town of St. Helena, California. However, the company has long dated origins, in fact, the historic building dates back to 1933, and it was the first winery built after the end of Prohibition. The company is famous for its wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay and for the Profile Bordeaux blend.

The Chardonnay grapes come from Block 2A of the historic Stanly Ranch vineyard located on the Napa side of the Carneros AVA. Fermentation takes place spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in barrels to guarantee the full expression of the aromatic characteristics of this vine. The finished wine is aged for 18 months on the lees in French oak barrels (50% new).

The result is a refined and captivating wine. Its color is bright with golden-yellow tones. On the nose, it is fragrant with aromas of ripe fruit, jasmine and orange blossom and hints of hazelnuts. On the palate, it is complex and well structured, unctuous and round. It maintains a marked acidity typical of Carneros wines. The finish is long and fresh. Perfect with turkey or aged cheese like Parmesan or Comté.
  • UPS Express Shipping option available at the checkout
  • Add gift options at the checkout
 
More from this winery
Merryvale Profile 2016
Merryvale Profile 2016
  • 2016
  • Red
  • 14.7%
Vintage
2016
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14.7%
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot
Winery
Merryvale
Region
California
Country
United States
95 AVG
More from this region
Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2021
Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2021
  • 2021
  • Red
  • 14.8%
Vintage
2021
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14.8%
Varietal
Zinfandel
Grapes
Zinfandel
Winery
Seghesio
Region
California
Country
United States
92 AVG
Tensley Fundamental Pinot Noir 2021
Tensley Fundamental Pinot Noir 2021
  • 2021
  • Red
  • 13.7%
Vintage
2021
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
13.7%
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Grapes
Pinot Noir
Winery
Tensley
Region
California
Country
United States
92 AVG
689 Cellars Devil's Candy 2020
689 Cellars Devil's Candy 2020
  • 2020
  • Red
  • 14.5%
Vintage
2020
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14.5%
Varietal
California Red Blends
Grapes
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Charbono
Winery
689 Cellars
Region
California
Country
United States
93 AVG
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Fay Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Fay Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
  • 2018
  • Red
  • 15%
Vintage
2018
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
15%
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Region
California
Country
United States
95 AVG
Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
  • 2020
  • Red
  • 14%
Vintage
2020
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
14%
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery
Lewis
Region
California
Country
United States
95 AVG
Duckhorn Decoy Brut Cuvee
Duckhorn Decoy Brut Cuvee
  • NV
  • Sparkling
  • 13.5%
Vintage
NV
Size
750ml
Type
Sparkling
Alcohol
13.5%
Varietal
Sparkling Wine
Grapes
49% Pinot Noir, 47% Chardonnay, 4% Pinot Meunier
Winery
Duckhorn
Region
California
Country
United States
92 AVG
Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2019
Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2019
  • 2019
  • White
  • 14.5%
Vintage
2019
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
14.5%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Shafer
Region
California
Country
United States
94 AVG
Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
  • 2015
  • Red
  • 13.5%
Vintage
2015
Size
750ml
Type
Red
Alcohol
13.5%
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery
Rutherford Rancch
Region
California
Country
United States
93 AVG
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2021
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2021
  • 2021
  • White
  • 13.9%
Vintage
2021
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
13.9%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Chateau Montelena
Region
California
Country
United States
94 AVG
Grgich Hills Chardonnay 2020
Grgich Hills Chardonnay 2020
  • 2020
  • White
  • 14.1%
Vintage
2020
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
14.1%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Grgich Hills
Region
California
Country
United States
94 AVG
More from this varietal
Domaine Andre Bonhomme Vire-Clesse Les Hauts des Menards 2022
Domaine Andre Bonhomme Vire-Clesse Les Hauts des Menards 2022
  • 2022
  • White
  • 13.5%
Vintage
2022
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
13.5%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Domaine Andre Bonhomme
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
93 AVG
Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2021
Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Vieilles Vignes 2021
  • 2021
  • White
  • 12.5%
Vintage
2021
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
12.5%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
93 AVG
Francois Carillon Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Enseignieres 2022
Francois Carillon Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru Les Enseignieres 2022
  • 2022
  • White
  • 13.5%
Vintage
2022
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
13.5%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Francois Carillon
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
96 AVG
Ramey Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
Ramey Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2021
  • 2021
  • White
  • 14.5%
Vintage
2021
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
14.5%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Ramey
Region
California
Country
United States
96 AVG
Domaine Yves Girardin Chateau de la Charriere Chassagne-Montrachet Les Champs de Morjot 2022
Domaine Yves Girardin Chateau de la Charriere Chassagne-Montrachet Les Champs de Morjot 2022
  • 2022
  • White
  • 13.5%
Vintage
2022
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
13.5%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Domaine Yves Girardin Chateau de la Charriere
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
94 AVG
Domaine Besson Chablis 2022
Domaine Besson Chablis 2022
  • 2022
  • White
  • 13%
Vintage
2022
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
13%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Domaine Besson
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
94 AVG
Domaine Larue Puligny-Montrachet Le Trezin 2022
Domaine Larue Puligny-Montrachet Le Trezin 2022
  • 2022
  • White
  • 13.5%
Vintage
2022
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
13.5%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Domaine Larue
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
94 AVG
La Chablisienne Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2021
La Chablisienne Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2021
  • 2021
  • White
  • 13%
Vintage
2021
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
13%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
La Chablisienne
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
94 AVG
Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 2019
Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 2019
  • 2019
  • White
  • 12.5%
Vintage
2019
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
12.5%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin
Region
Burgundy
Country
France
93 AVG
Hoddles Creek 1er Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2021
Hoddles Creek 1er Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2021
  • 2021
  • White
  • 13.2%
Vintage
2021
Size
750ml
Type
White
Alcohol
13.2%
Varietal
Chardonnay
Grapes
Chardonnay
Winery
Hoddles Creek
Region
Victoria
Country
Australia
94 AVG