2022 Courtney Benham Chardonnay Reserve Napa Valley 750 ml

Courtney Benham’s Chardonnay is a member-favorite because it delivers exceptional value from Napa—one of the toughest regions in the world for bargain hunting. And this Reserve is next-level.

Think about what it takes for a Chardonnay vine to survive another day on Rutherford’s west side, surrounded by Cabernet Sauvignon legends like JJ Cohn Vineyard (Scarecrow), Bosché Vineyard, and Beaulieu Vineyard #1. That Chard’s got to be pretty damn special not to get pulled out.

That’s exactly the spot Courtney Benham chose to source his 2022 Reserve Chardonnay from, a true reserve wine that’s given an extra layer of richness from a full year in 40% new French oak.

Courtney Benham is an industry veteran who runs the hit estate Angeline and revived the historic Martin Ray property—and he’s exceptionally picky when it comes to wine with his name on the label.

Raised on a family farm in Bakersfield, Benham learned the wine business from his father. Now, his connections throughout California—forged through his long career producing top-rated wines—means that he gets access to fantastic grapes for a reasonable price. This Chardonnay is the latest in his long line of winemaking triumphs, and it’s an extraordinary example of how good Napa Valley can be for the price.

Built on the veteran 100-point winemaking of Vineyard 29 ace Keith Emerson, aged in a combination of 40% new oak and stainless steel, the 2022 captures the essence of the sun-kissed benchlands of Rutherford’s west side. Dotted with legendary Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards, this area is also home to very bold, concentrated Napa Chardonnay—and we know you’ll love this one!