Lava Vine
Bella Vista Vineyard Chardonnay
Knights Valley
2017
Vintage
Varietal
Chardonnay
Where it is, October 2026
Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2023.
This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.
The ‘17 Bella Vista Vineyard Chardonnay.
Lava Vine Bella Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 is from Knights Valley, United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Lava Vine's 2017 Bella Vista Vineyard Chardonnay should suggest pear, apple and lemon, with a faint floral aroma. Knights Valley fruit is expected to have a rounded texture, acidity giving the orchard flavors lift and a crisp edge. The projected drinking horizon ended in 2023, so bottle condition may shape the wine more than its original profile. If freshness remains, the finish could carry citrus peel and a soft mineral note.
The 2017 vintage
Lava Vine's 2017 Bella Vista Vineyard Chardonnay comes from Knights Valley, United States.
About Lava Vine
Lava Vine's Bella Vista Vineyard Chardonnay comes from Knights Valley, United States.
From the cellar: pair with
Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter
The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.
Roasted chicken breast with herb risotto
The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Grilled shrimp skewers with mango salsa
The pairing also suits the wine's full body.
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Frequently Asked
What is Lava Vine Bella Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2017?
Lava Vine Bella Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 is from Knights Valley, United States.
When should Lava Vine Bella Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2017-2023. Within that arc, the peak window is 2019-2021. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Lava Vine Bella Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2017?
Pair this wine with Pan-seared scallops with lemon butter; Roasted chicken breast with herb risotto; or Grilled shrimp skewers with mango salsa.