William Hill Coastal Collection Chardonnay 2017

William Hill Coastal Collection Chardonnay 2017 is a 750mL white wine from California's North Coast — the winery's own 2017 notes (reproduced on this listing) source the fruit primarily from Mendocino County, Lake County and Solano County, in a warm, fruit-driven vintage the winery characterised for brilliant acidity. The grapes were gently whole-cluster pressed; a portion fermented in stainless steel at a cool 62°F and the balance in barrels, followed by full malolactic fermentation and sur lie ageing for a creamy mouthfeel. No ABV is published for the 2017 in the winery notes — documented figures for this Chardonnay across other vintages run 13.5% to 13.9%, and the bottle's label carries its exact figure. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.

• ABV: Not published for 2017 — documented cross-vintage range 13.5%–13.9% (label check required)
• Size: 750mL
• Vintage: 2017
• Appellation: North Coast, California (Coastal Collection tier)
• Sourcing: Primarily Mendocino, Lake and Solano counties (winery 2017 notes)
• Winemaking: Whole-cluster pressed; part stainless at 62°F, part barrel-fermented; full malolactic; sur lie ageing
• Producer: William Hill Estate Winery (Gallo), Napa, CA

A Napa Name, a North Coast Wine

William Hill founded his estate in 1976 on a 200-acre parcel at the foot of Atlas Peak on the Silverado Bench in southern Napa Valley — but the Coastal Collection is the tier built beyond the estate, from North Coast and Central Coast fruit. For the 2017 Chardonnay the winery's notes look north: Mendocino, Lake and Solano fruit from an exceptionally warm season, protected by canopy management and picked for fruit and acidity. Gallo acquired the winery in 2008. This is a different wine from William Hill's Napa Valley estate Chardonnay and from its separate Central Coast bottling. Find the house on the William Hill Estate Winery vendor page or browse the white wine shelf.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Honeydew melon with delicate lemon (winery 2017 notes). Palate: Juicy pear and apple crumble, smooth and well balanced, with a creamy mouthfeel from the sur lie ageing. Finish: Crisp acidity with a nutmeg hint.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled. The winery describes the wine as medium-bodied and food-friendly — roast chicken, seared scallops, creamy soups and soft cheeses all fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Coastal Collection the same as the Napa estate Chardonnay? No — the Coastal Collection is a separate tier made from North Coast and Central Coast fruit. The winery's 2017 notes for this Chardonnay are headed North Coast, sourced primarily from Mendocino, Lake and Solano counties.

What is the ABV of the 2017? The winery's 2017 notes do not publish an ABV. Documented figures for this Chardonnay in other vintages run 13.5% to 13.9%; the exact figure for this bottle is on its label.

Who founded William Hill Estate? Vineyard developer William Hill, in 1976, at the foot of Atlas Peak on the Silverado Bench in southern Napa; Gallo acquired the winery in 2008.

North Coast fruit with a Napa pedigree — pick up William Hill Coastal Chardonnay 2017 at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.