{"product_id":"jackson-family-wines-freemark-abbey-chardonnay-napa-valley-2022","title":"Jackson Family Wines Freemark Abbey Chardonnay Napa Valley  2022","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Balanced Beauty of a Challenging Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIn 2026, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003e2022 Napa Valley Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e from Freemark Abbey is being hailed as a \"winemaker's triumph.\" The 2022 vintage was a \"tale of two harvests\" in Napa—a smooth, cool spring followed by a record-breaking Labor Day heatwave. However, because Chardonnay is an early-ripening variety, the majority of Freemark Abbey’s white grapes were safely in the cellar before the heat spiked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe result is a wine that possesses remarkable \"tension\"—that perfect tug-of-war between opulent California fruit and refreshing, cool-climate acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe Terroir: Carneros \u0026amp; Coombsville\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTo achieve this balance, Freemark Abbey sources from the coolest corners of the valley:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCarneros (approx. 60%):\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the \"solar\" fruit—think ripe tropical notes and Meyer lemon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCoombsville (approx. 40%):\u003c\/b\u003e The \"refrigerator\" of Napa. The volcanic soils and maritime fog here impart a chalky, mineral backbone and high-toned floral aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Old Vine\" Secret:\u003c\/b\u003e About 50% of this vintage comes from a specific block of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eClone 4 vines planted in 1978\u003c\/b\u003e in eastern Napa. These old vines produce smaller, more concentrated berries that retain incredible natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e🍷 Tasting Notes (The \"Vibe\" in 2026)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eTasted in early 2026, the wine has settled into a graceful, \"creamy-yet-zippy\" profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Nose:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eAromatic and bright.\u003c\/b\u003e It opens with a bouquet of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eHoneycrisp apple, white peach, and orange blossom\u003c\/b\u003e. There is an underlying complexity of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003ebuttered toast and roasted hazelnuts\u003c\/b\u003e from the barrel fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eTextured and harmonious.\u003c\/b\u003e The mouthfeel is famously \"plump\" and round (thanks to partial malolactic fermentation), but it is immediately balanced by a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003evibrant citrus nerve\u003c\/b\u003e. You'll find flavors of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"207\"\u003eAnjou pear, lemon curd, and a hint of vanilla bean\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eLong and flinty.\u003c\/b\u003e It leaves a clean impression of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003emeyer lemon zest and a touch of saline minerality\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e📋 Technical Snapshot\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,1,1,0\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,2,1,0\"\u003e78% barrel fermented \/ 22% stainless steel (to preserve purity)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,0\"\u003e9 months in French oak (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e43% new\u003c\/b\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e14.2% – 14.5%\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Acclaim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e93 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (James Suckling) \/ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003e92 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (Jeb Dunnuck \/ Decanter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2024 – 2030.\u003c\/b\u003e Drinking beautifully now for its fruit, but will develop more \"honeyed\" notes by 2028.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Seafood Classic:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eLobster Risotto or Seared Scallops\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine’s creamy texture and oak nuances are a natural match for rich shellfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Sunday Roast:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eLemon-Thyme Roasted Chicken\u003c\/b\u003e; the acidity in the wine cuts through the savory fat while echoing the citrus herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Cheese:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eTriple-cream Brie or aged Gruyère\u003c\/b\u003e; the wine’s \"brioche\" notes and weight stand up perfectly to buttery cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, this is a \"Goldilocks\" Chardonnay—not too oaky, not too lean. To fully appreciate the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003ehazelnut and floral\u003c\/b\u003e aromas, don't serve it straight from a cold fridge. Let it sit out for 10 minutes to reach about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"221\"\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/b\u003e. Using a wide-bowled glass will allow the \"old vine\" complexity to really shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57122484584822,"sku":"'1591702915","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/fmachard.png?v=1774076791","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/jackson-family-wines-freemark-abbey-chardonnay-napa-valley-2022","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}