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Hoopes - Chardonnay

2020
Blend
100% Chardonnay
Country
USA
Region
California
Appellation
Napa Valley
UPC
8 57416 20100 8
Other
Verified Stock
72694-20
Product Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 96pt

I was blown away by the 2020 Chardonnay, a clean, crisp, vibrant expression of Chardonnay that has medium to full-bodied richness, wonderfully integrated acidity, and a distinct sense of minerality in its citrus, stone fruit, and white flower-driven aromatics. It's shockingly good and tastes like it cost 3-4 times its price.

by Jeb Dunnuck, 2023
Wine Advocate 91pt

Hoopes's 2020 Chardonnay saw no new oak, so it offers up pristine scents of lime, tangerine and white peach on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied, plump and round, even a bit creamy in texture from time on lees, but then it turns crisp and racy on the finish.

by Wine Advocate, 2022

Tasting notes

Welcoming you with the scent of warm toasted hazelnuts and crème brulée straight from the oven this wine is a perfect expression of a warm weather Chardonnay. As the wine opens up in the glass, your first sip will greet you with juicy cantaloupe and just a hint of lime with a long-lasting finish of rich supple pears, toasted almonds, and bright citrus fruits.

Description

Hoopes Vineyard is a small, family-owned winegrower and producer with deep roots in Napa Valley. Now in their second generation, Lindsay Hoopes continues to live and work on the farm with revered dedication to her family heritage in dogged pursuit of perfect wines. Their critically acclaimed wines tell the exquisite story of their vineyards, philosophy, and the continued evolution of Napa Valley. With a true sense of place, Hoopes Vineyard wines over deliver in flavor, history, passion, adventure and luxury. Hoopes has estate owned and farmed vineyards in Yountville and Oakville. They grow primarily Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonnay, and aspire to reflect the unique character of each individual vineyard in the bottle. Famed winemaker Aaron Pott (trained by John Kongsgaard and Michel Rolland) has joined the team as head winemaker. The Hoops family care deeply about sustainability efforts, and intend to shepherd the land for multiple generations to come. All vineyards are Certified Organic or are undergoing certification. Their vineyards are regenerative farms complete with animals, water recycling systems, and bio-diversity practices aimed at enhancing the overall health of the vineyard ecosystem.