Merryvale Silhouette Chardonnay Napa Valley 2014

Merryvale Silhouette Chardonnay Napa Valley 2014

Silhouette is golden straw in color, with complex aromas of many exotic fruits; mandarin orange, mango, papaya, apricot and mineral notes. On the palate, a bright entry leads to a generously framed mid-palate, with well-integrated acid, depth and volume.

Critical Acclaim

94 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

Their flagship wine, the 2014 Chardonnay Silhouette has a greenish hue to its light gold color and offers up orange peel, tangerine, citrus, apple blossom, crushed rocks and a touch of spicy oak. It is full-bodied, backward, but beautifully delineated and vibrant. It could pass for a grand cru from Burgundys Cte dOr in a blind tasting. Drink it over the next decade.

93 Wine Spectator

Beautifully crafted, rich and graceful, showing a purity of fruit and finesse. Focused on juicy white peach, nectarine and anise notes, with light oak and a creamy texture that lets the flavors glide along smoothly. Drink now through 2021.

93 Wine Enthusiast

Sourced from the producer’s Stanly Ranch Estate Vineyard and Hyde Vineyard, both in Carneros, this is a stunning effort. Its baked pear fruit provides hefty body and texture, while honeysuckle and apple blossom notes and a squeeze of lemon-like acidity keep it balanced and fresh.