Trump Chardonnay Monticello 2023
Trump Chardonnay Monticello 2023 is a 750mL estate-grown Chardonnay from Trump Winery, made entirely from fruit grown in the foothills of Carter's Mountain in Virginia's Monticello AVA — hand-harvested, whole-cluster pressed, and partially barrel aged for a style the winery calls both fresh and creamy. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2023
- Fruit: 100% estate-grown, Carter's Mountain foothills, Monticello AVA
- Harvest: Hand-harvested early in the morning, whole-cluster pressed
- Fermentation: Cold settled; partially fermented in stainless steel, finishing in a portion of French oak
- Malolactic: None — freshness is preserved
- Lees: Mixed for 1–2 months after fermentation to build structure
- Origin: Charlottesville, Virginia
Estate Chardonnay from Carter's Mountain
Trump Winery's vines sit in the foothills of Carter's Mountain, in the Monticello AVA that Thomas Jefferson — America's first winegrower — made famous. The 2023 Chardonnay is picked early in the morning and pressed whole-cluster, cold settled, then split between stainless steel and French oak, with no malolactic fermentation to soften its line. A spell of lees mixing at the end of fermentation rounds the mouth and builds the structure that carries its creamier side. Browse the Trump collection, more white wine, and the full wine shelves at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The winery's notes: fresh and creamy, with citrus, green apple, white peach and vanilla, and — from the partial barrel ageing — subtle butterscotch and spice woven through the finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled. The winery pairs it with roasted chicken, salads, fresh seafood and cream sauces — the acidity handles the cream, and the oak-kissed texture loves the chicken.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is this Chardonnay grown? Entirely on the Trump Winery estate in the foothills of Carter's Mountain, in the Monticello AVA near Charlottesville, Virginia.
Is it fermented in stainless steel or oak? Both — the juice is partially fermented in stainless steel tanks before finishing in a portion of French oak, which keeps it fresh while adding body.
Does it go through malolactic fermentation? No — the winery skips malolactic fermentation to preserve the wine's freshness.
What should I serve it with? Roasted chicken, salads, fresh seafood and cream sauces, per the winery.
Virginia Chardonnay with a creamy streak — order Trump Chardonnay 2023 online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.