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2024 Gibbs Vineyards Chardonnay Napa Valley 750 ml

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Retail: $30

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The Kind of Chard that Built Napa’s Reputation

Gibbs Vineyards Chardonnay is the kind of rich, delicious Chard that made Napa Valley’s reputation with the grape—but is now almost impossible to find under $50.

If Gibbs were better known, we’re sure pricing would skyrocket in a hurry, but for now they’re one of the last, greatest insider-secrets in Napa—except among our members. They’ve blown through our last two allocations and made the last vintages some of the highest-rated Napa Chardonnays of each year, at any price.

This wine is such a dead ringer for a much more expensive Chardonnay because its fruit sourcing mirrors those big names. 

“Most of this comes from Corotto Vineyard, planted in the 90s in Carneros,” owner-winemaker Craig Handly told us as he took a sip. This vineyard is right near Hudson Vineyards, and Craig says it “balances out the midpalate and finish, complementing the up-front richness and juiciness” of a Yountville vineyard that he’s not allowed to talk about. “We got a great deal on the fruit and they sell to some higher-end labels.”

Gibbs is only able to produce a wine with this sort of value because they’ve been in Napa for a long time—and have the kind of connections that come with it.

A farmer and psychologist, Dr. Lewis Gibbs Carpenter, Jr., acquired his property in St. Helena back when Napa was better known for growing nuts than grapes. In the 1970s, he gradually started replanting orchard land to Bordeaux varieties. His son-in-law, Craig, began helping make wine there in 2000. When Gibbs passed away, in 2013, Craig and his son Spencer started the brand as a tribute to him.

Their Chardonnay is as classic Napa as it gets—full and rich, with plenty of yellow orchard fruit complemented by hints of roasted almonds, a touch of caramel, and a dusting of baking spice. That’s a product of the fully ripe grapes that Gibbs brings in, as well as the eight months in 20% new French oak that add polish to the wine. It’s delicious, and something we’re pouring for everyone we know who loves full-bodied white wines.