McGrail Family Chardonnay


2019 McGrail Family Chardonnay


Awards & Accolades

90 Points – Blue Lifestyle Wine Reviews


Technical Data

  • Grape Source: Kalthoff Common Lot 12 Vineyard
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Production: 1042 Cases
  • Varietal Content: 100% Chardonnay
  • Oak: French, American, & Hungarian
  • Titratable Acidity: 0.58
  • Residual Sugar: 0.02
  • pH: 3.48
  • Alcohol Level: 14.2%

Vineyard Notes

The McGrail Family Chardonnay is produced from the Lot 12 Vineyard in the Kalthoff Common. The cooling effects from the Pigeon Pass helps lengthen the hang time. This allows the flavors to become more concentrated and intense.


Winemaking Style

The 2019 McGrail Family Chardonnay was barrel-fermented and aged sur lie for six months. Only 70% of this wine went through malolactic fermentation, which allows the fruit to shine through, but also gives the wine its creamy mouthfeel.  


The Wine

Our Chardonnay is light straw yellow with notes of lemon, lime, pear, green apple, and white peach. This smooth Chardonnay is an example of a classic California Chardonnay. It hits the palate with cream, butter, and toasty vanilla, while the subtle fruit notes still linger in the background. There is a soft and delicate finish that leaves just the right amount of butterscotch, tropical fruit, and toasty oak flavors. Enjoy this wine with brie cheese and peach-pepper bourbon sauce, prawns in a white wine lemon butter sauce on zucchini noodles, or pair it with grilled nectarines and vanilla ice cream on cream biscuits.


Pairing Suggestions


2018 McGrail Family Chardonnay


Awards & Accolades

Gold & 94 Points – West Coast Wine Competition


Technical Data

  • Grape Source: Chandler and Lot 12 Vineyard
  • Appellation: Livermore Valley
  • Production: 711 Cases
  • Varietal Content: 100% Chardonnay
  • Oak: French and American
  • Titratable Acidity: 0.55
  • Residual Sugar: 0.03
  • pH: 3.5
  • Alcohol Level: 14.5%

Vineyard Notes

The McGrail Family Chardonnay is produced from both Chandler Vineyard and Lot 12 Vineyard in the Kalthoff Common.  The cooling effects from the Pigeon Pass helps lengthen the hang time.


Winemaking Style

The 2018 McGrail Family Chardonnay was barrel-fermented and aged sur lie for six months.  Only 70% of this wine went through malolactic fermentation, which allows the fruit to shine through, but also gives the wine its creamy mouthfeel. 


The Wine

Our Chardonnay is light straw yellow with notes of citrus, green apple, and white peach.  This smooth Chardonnay is an example of a Classic California Chardonnay.  It hits the palate with cream, butter, and toasty vanilla, while the subtle fruit notes still linger in the background.  There is a soft and delicate finish that leaves just the right amount of butterscotch, tropical fruit, and toasty oak flavors.  Enjoy this wine with garlic shrimp and butter polenta or pair it with grilled nectarines and vanilla ice cream on cream biscuits.


Pairing Suggestions