Keenan 2023 Spring Mountain Napa Chardonnay

The Wine

Keenan's 2023 Chardonnay was hand harvested, de-stemmed, then gently pressed. The juice was fermented and aged in French and American oak barrels. The wine was left on the lees and the barrels were stirred weekly. No secondary, or malolactic fermentation was carried out, leading to the crisp, citrus character of this wine. The wine was bottled after approximately seven months of aging in the cellar.

The finished wine shows citrus, ripe pear and green apple in the nose. Hints of lush white peach are noticed as the wine opens up. The sur-lie aging has added richness and complexity, and a touch of toasty oak returns on the finish. Like all of Keenan’s wines, this Chardonnay is a food worthy wine whose crisp acidity and medium body will accompany a wide variety of cuisine.

The Vintage

The 2023 Napa Valley Spring Mountain Chardonnay harvest was exceptional, characterized by a late, long growing season, mild weather, and excellent fruit development. This lead to wines with elegance, freshness, depth, and balanced acidity, with many picking in early October. Vineyards like Keenan and Vineyard 7 & 8 reported high-quality Chardonnay with citrus, pear, and mineral notes, showing great patience paid off for this quality vintage.