{"product_id":"2025-family-chardonnay","title":"2025 Family Chardonnay","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape Source: Lucky 8 Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppellation: Livermore Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietal Content: 100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak: French \u0026amp; Hungarian Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 growing season in Livermore Valley began with a wetter-than-usual winter and a cooler spring, giving the vines a slower start and helping preserve freshness in the fruit. For Chardonnay, that longer, more measured growing season allowed flavors to build gradually while maintaining bright acidity and aromatic lift. Warm summer days encouraged tropical fruit development, while cool evenings helped retain the clean, vibrant structure that makes Livermore Valley Chardonnay so expressive. The result is a Chardonnay vintage with ripe orchard fruit, tropical depth, creamy texture, and a lively, refreshing finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 Family Chardonnay is sourced from Lucky 8 Vineyard on Tesla Road, the McGrail family’s second estate vineyard site. Warm days, cool nights, and well-drained soils allow the fruit to develop generous tropical and orchard-fruit character while maintaining brightness and balance. This site continues to produce Chardonnay with both richness and vibrancy, offering a wine that feels polished, expressive, and deeply tied to the McGrail family story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily Chardonnay is crafted to balance freshness, texture, and approachability. The wine is barrel-fermented and aged sur lie to build roundness and depth, while thoughtful malolactic fermentation keeps the palate creamy without overwhelming the fruit. The goal is a Chardonnay that feels generous and smooth, yet still bright enough to keep each sip lively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2025 Family Chardonnay opens like a summer orchard at golden hour, with aromas of ripe red apples, papaya, mango, cantaloupe, and tropical fruit rising from the glass. Lime zest brings a fresh citrus snap, while honeysuckle, vanilla, and a subtle wet-stone note add elegance and lift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, ripe red apple leads into layers of papaya, mango, cantaloupe, and bright lime. The texture is creamy and smooth, but the wine never feels heavy. Good acidity carries the tropical fruit forward and gives the finish a clean, mouthwatering energy. The long finish is driven by ripe apple, tropical fruit, lime zest, and refreshing acidity, making this Chardonnay both comforting and vibrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoasted chicken with garlic butter or macaroni and cheese with Gruyere and smoked Gouda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McGrail Vineyards and Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49311964364871,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/8461\/9591\/files\/2025-Family-Chardonnay.png?v=1791221504","url":"https:\/\/shop.mcgrailvineyards.com\/products\/2025-family-chardonnay","provider":"McGrail Vineyards and Winery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}