{"title":"Chardonnay","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2024-family-chardonnay","title":"2024 Family Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe 2024 vintage in Livermore Valley began with a mild, dry winter and an early spring bud break, prompting a growing season that was both consistent and balanced. Chardonnay benefited greatly from the long, temperate stretches of spring and early summer, which encouraged even cluster development and steady flavor concentration. Occasional bursts of warm weather in July and August ripened fruit without pushing sugars too quickly, while cool evenings preserved acidity and aromatic clarity. Harvested September 12, 2024, the vintage yielded Chardonnay with vibrant tropical notes, crisp orchard fruit, and balanced acidity—resulting in wines that are fresh, expressive, and beautifully textured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur 2024 Family Chardonnay is a sun-kissed expression of Livermore Valley Chardonnay—vibrant, textured, and inviting. The nose opens with aromas of ripe apple, pear, and grilled pineapple, followed by layers of papaya, mango, and citrus-lime. Fragrant notes of honeysuckle, white flowers, and toasted bread rise from the glass, while hints of butter, vanilla, clove, dry green grass, and wet stone provide balance and complexity.  On the palate, this wine offers a lush yet lifted profile with flavors of sweet apple, ripe pear, tropical pineapple, and papaya, all wrapped in a creamy, round texture. Bright acidity keeps the wine lively and refreshing. The long finish is driven by creamy orchard fruit and sun-ripened tropical notes, leaving a lasting impression of elegance and ease.  Pairings include linguine tossed with shellfish, lemon, and herbs—where the wine’s tropical brightness and silky texture beautifully complement the richness of the dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAwards\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-6e5de039-7fff-0357-b631-6da2e7ff4032\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" times new roman\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eWine Enthusiast \u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; text-align: justify; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003e93pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-6ea41498-7fff-f65a-f6c5-843f7adf8caf\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-6e5de039-7fff-0357-b631-6da2e7ff4032\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: \" times new roman\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eOrange County Fair Wine Comp \u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; text-align: justify; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003eGold - 90pts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eToast of the Coast San Diego \u003cspan style=\"color: #666666; text-align: justify; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e| \u003c\/span\u003eGold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-6ea41498-7fff-f65a-f6c5-843f7adf8caf\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"McGrail Vineyards and Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42953407103047,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/8461\/9591\/files\/24-Family-Chardonnay.jpg?v=1783970819"},{"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:\/\/mcgrailvineyards-2.myshopify.com\/collections\/chardonnay.oembed","provider":"McGrail Vineyards and Winery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}