2002 Silhouette
Varietals
100% Chardonnay
Appellation
Napa Valley
Alcohol
14.5% by volume
Flavor Profile
Silhouette is always an age-worthy white wine, and will gain complexity over the next 5-10 years.
- Vineyard Notes
100% from the Napa side of Carneros: 70% Merryvale Stanly Ranch Estate, 30% Hyde Vineyard
- From The Quarterly Review of Wines: "At the 22nd Annual Blind Best...
“… of Best Chardonnay tasting, the 2002 Merryvale Chardonnay “Silhouette” Napa Valley was one of only 4 wines to receive the coveted 5-Stars/Outstanding at the Best of Best.Very French (indeed, reminiscent of top-class Meursault), with lush, nutty, pear, toffee and mineral flavors. – Tasting Panel [5 STARS ]