Logo for Wine Watch

2023 Plumpjack Reserve Chardonnay Napa

2023 Plumpjack Reserve Chardonnay Napa image

2023 PlumpJack Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley



The cool vintage preserved the brighter, fresher, more delicate aromatics of the Chardonnay grape and retained a vibrant, mouth-watering acidity, allowing us to craft a Chardonnay of great complexity, purity, and precision. The nose opens with notes of lemon, lime, Granny Smith apple, and wet stone. This is layered with rich yet delicate aromas of cantaloupe, honeydew, nectarine, and honeysuckle aromas. The oak in the wine just slightly shows through with a touch of cinnamon and nutmeg, adding depth to the nose. The palate is rich and round with bright and lively acidity, which, together, leave the impression of a tangy, creamy lemon custard. The acidity pulls the wine to the back of the palate, giving it great length, energy, and life.



The winter of 2023 was cold and wet. Our rainfall was 10 inches above average, and we saw record snowfall in the mountains of Napa Valley. So, understandably, our vines slept in a bit, and bud break began about three weeks later than what is typical. Spring was cool. Summer was cool. And while we were getting reports of record heat throughout the U.S., fall in Napa Valley was… cool. The late break and cool vintage led to a late harvest and allowed us to craft incredible wines with beautiful and fresh aromatics, vibrant acidity, and great depth, weight, and complexity.



Our Chardonnay grapes are grown in two vineyards in the Napa Valley—one in Los Carneros and the other in St. Helena. Just 30 miles apart, Los Carneros can be 10-15°F cooler than St. Helena. Due to this difference in temperature and important differences, such as soil type, these two vineyard sites vary greatly in character and expression. When blended, these differences in expression add layer upon layer of flavor to the nose and palate, creating a beautiful and complex Chardonnay.



Our Reserve Chardonnay was fermented and aged in 67% stainless steel tanks and 33% French oak Burgundy barrels. These fermentations were kept cool at 52-54°F to preserve the fresh fruit aromatics. The use of stainless steel helps to retain the fresh, varietal character, while the oak adds depth, texture, and complexity. We do not allow this wine to undergo malolactic fermentation so that we can preserve the vibrant and lively acid on the palate along with the fresh aromatics.



Blend: 100% Chardonnay


  • List Price: $67.50

Quantity in Stock: 4

add to cart

continue shopping
Cart Summary
  • 1 x 1985 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St. Julien
  • 1 x 2019 The Crane Assembly GB Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon St Helena, USA
  • 1 x 2022 Krupp Brothers The Doctor Napa
  • 1 x 2015 La Crema 'Kelli Ann Vineyard' Chardonnay Russian River Valley
  • 1 x 2015 Roederer Estate L'Ermitage Rose Anderson Valley
  • 1 x 2022 Bruno Giacosa Barbera d Alba Falletto
  • 1 x 2018 Marchesi Fumanelli Squarano IGT
  • 1 x 2020 Chateau La Croix De Beaucaillou St. Julien
  • 1 x 2023 Fumanelli Terso Bianco Veneto
  • 1 x 2020 Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Chianti Classico Riserva Ser Lapo
  • 1 x 2021 Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli Philip Tuscany
  • 1 x 2001 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano D'Abruzzo
  • 1 x 2020 Edi Simcic Kozana Goriska Brda Slovenia
  • 1 x NV Champagne Veuve Fourny Blanc de Blanc Extra Brut 1er Champagne, France
  • 1 x 2023 Hess Cabernet Sauvignon Allomi Napa
  • 1 x 2023 Ferrari Carano Chardonnay Sonoma
  • 1 x NV Bruno Paillard Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs, Champagne, France
  • 1 x 2021 Jankara Colli del Limbara “Lu Nieddu” IGT
  • 1 x 2021 Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Grüner Veltliner Axpoint Smaragd Wachau
  • 1 x 2017 Heritiers du Comte Lafon Macon-Bussieres Le Monsard
  • 1 x 2024 Marchesi Fumanelli Valpolicella Ripasso
  • 1 x 2022 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Rocche Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba
  • 1 x 2021 The Prisoner Wine Co. Unshackled Red Wine California
  • 1 x 2018 Gravel Pit Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
  • 1 x 2014 Gelida CLAROR Brut Nature Gran Reserva Cava
  • 1 x NV Pierre Moncuit Hugues de Coulmet Blanc de Blancs Champagne Magnum
  • 1 x 2019 SINE QUA NON DISTENTA I GRENACHE CALIFORNIA Magnum
  • 1 x NV Barone Pizzini Golf 1927 Franciacorta
  • 1 x 2020 MOMMESSIN FLEURIE LES GRANDES MISES, BEAUJOLAIS, FRANCE
  • 1 x 2023 L'Ecole No. 41 Frenchtown Red Columbia Valley
  • 1 x 2023 Dominus Estate Othello Napa Valley
  • 1 x 2022 DOMAINE L'ENCLOS CHABLIS LES CLOS GRAND CRU 2022
  • 1 x 2019 FREDERIC MAGNIEN MOREY SAINT DENIS BLANC
  • 1 x 2021 Dominus Estate Christian Moueix Napa Valley 1.5L Magnum
  • 1 x 2020 Bodegas Ontanon Ecologico Tinto Rioja DOCa, Spain
  • 1 x 2015 Sonoma-Loeb Bateman Vineyard Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
  • 1 x 2019 Pratesi Il Circo Rosso Carmignano Riserva DOCG, Italy
  • 1 x 2013 Gary Farrell Olivet Lane Chardonnay Russian River Valley
  • 1 x 2018 Philipponnat Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Champagne Magnum
  • 1 x NV Armand de Brignac Ace of Spades Blanc de Noirs Champagne
  • 1 x 2023 Dominus Estate Christian Moueix Napa Valley
  • 1 x 2012 Domaine de Montille Beaune 1er Cru Les Sizies
  • 1 x 2019 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
  • 1 x Caesar salad with Bacon Fat Fried Polenta Croutons, Crispy Prosciutto and Reggiano Parmesan
  • 1 x 2021 Gerard Bertrand Clos du Temple Rose Languedoc Cabrieres
  • 1 x 2018 Chappellet Mountain Estates Hideaway Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
  • 1 x 2017 Pahlmeyer Merlot Napa Valley
  • 1 x 2019 Chappellet Mountain Estates Hideaway Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
  • 1 x 2020 Guthrie Family Wines 'Heirloom' Grenache Mendocino County
  • 1 x 2015 Gamble Family Vineyards 'Mary Ann' Red Mount Veeder
  • 1 x 2017 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red Napa Valley

Total: $8904.28

Wine Watch Events

Wine Bar Closed For A Private Event

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Wine Bar Closed For A Private Event- Holt

Louis Roederer Champagne Tasting with Special Guest Jean Remi Barbier

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

  "Champagne, if you are seeking the truth, is better than a lie detector. It encourages a man to be expan...

Lingua Franca Oregon Wine Tasting with Special Guest Founder Larry Stone MS

Thu, Nov 12, 2026

  "It's a hard grape to grow. As you know. Right? It's, uh, it's thin-skinned, temperam...

Vineyard House Napa Valley Wine Tasting with Special Guest Jeremy & Asha Nickel

Fri, Nov 13, 2026

  Thoughts on the matter: “I would like a wine. The purpose of the wine is to get me drunk. A bad ...

1966 Vintage Wine Tasting - A Study of 60 Year Old Wines

Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Water Separates the people of the world.  Wine unites them.   We just ...

1961 Vintage Burgundy Vs Bordeaux Wine Tasting

Fri, Nov 20, 2026

        “I love everything that is old; old friends, old times, old ...

Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting - The Biggest Event of the Year!

Sat, Nov 21, 2026

  “Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” Mark T...

Wine Bar Closed for a Private Event

Tue, Dec 1, 2026

Wine Bar Closed for a Private Event- Walker

Wine Bar is Closed for a Private Event

Thu, Dec 3, 2026

Wine Bar is Closed for a Private Event - George L

Lail Vineyards Napa Valley Wine Tasting with Special Guest Matthiew Perry

Fri, Dec 4, 2026

Lail Vineyards Napa Valley Wine Tasting with Special Guest Matthiew Perry