2022 Malvasia Bianca, Betty's Vineyard

St. Helena, Napa Valley

Grown in Betty's Vineyard right outside our winery terrace, four rows of Malvasia Bianca grow. As the only grower of this rare grape in Napa Valley, this fun varietal proves to be quite diverse. Fermented dry, this wine has floral aromatics with undertones of fruit blossoms. Lemon lime zest, peach, and nectarine, with hints of honeysuckle, basil, and almonds. This wine is light and refreshing with bright acid and minerals making one salivate and crave more. This wine has quickly become a staff favorite.

"The Malvasia Bianca’s nose will transport you to a field blooming with jasmine and roses and an orchard filled with tree-ripe peaches. The floral and stone fruit flavors intertwine beautifully with a crisp and mineral-driven palate. I loved making this wine! As a winemaker, it was so fun to make something so unique." Assistant Winemaker Angela Carvalho

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Wine Specs

Vintage

2022

Varietal

Malvasia Bianca

Appellation

St. Helena-Napa Valley

Vineyard Designation

Betty's Vineyard

Harvest Date

September 1, 2023

Acid

3.03

Bottling Date

January 25, 2023

Alcohol %

13.5

Wine Profile

Tasting Notes

Fermented dry with aromatic notes of floral bouquets. Lean and crisp, this wine is filled with citrus. This wine is light with bright acid and refreshing. If you like dry Riesling or a high acid lean white wine, you are going to love this wine!

Vineyard Notes

Betty's Vineyard is home to the Ballentine family, our winery, and all of our white wines. This vineyard was purchased in 1944, by Frank Ballentine's late father and grandfather, Van and John Ballentine. The soil is Bale clay with moderate drainage, producing expressive wines with soft textures.

Winemaker Notes

The Malvasia Bianca’s nose will transport you to a field blooming with jasmine and roses and an orchard filled with tree-ripe peaches. The floral and stone fruit flavors intertwine beautifully with a crisp and mineral-driven palate. I loved making this wine! As a winemaker, it was so fun to make something so unique." Assistant Winemaker Angela Carvalho

Food Pairing Notes

pad thai, salmon

Other Notes

100% Malvasia Bianca