Story

In 2009, “Y by YOSHIKI” was born between renowned Japanese artist YOSHIKI and Napa Valley winemaker and 4th generation vintner, Rob Mondavi Jr. The grapes are sourced from premium vineyards across California and express the artistry, quality and creativity of this unique partnership. This California series is described by YOSHIKI as “smart casual” that is not only for wine lovers but also fits in with your everyday lifestyle.

Y by YOSHIKI California Chardonnay 2018 sold out immediately upon release, which led to another release of the same vintage and appropriately named “Encore”. Because of its popularity, Yoshiki has decided to continue the “Encore” Chardonnay brand for wine lovers to enjoy for many years to come.

The Growing Season

the 2022 vintage for Chardonnay is as near perfect for freshness, development of balanced acidity, and fruit-forward aromatics as a vintage ever has been. The gentle beginning to the harvest was punctuated by record heat levels pushing ripeness to the peak for the amazing white wines of 2022.

The Winemaking Process

The grapes are night-harvested to preserve the freshness of the grape. The grapes are then moved directly to press then the juice is taken from the berries and settled in stainless steel tanks before commencing fermentation. The wines are also fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness of the grape and then aged with a delicious combination of French and American oak for a smooth and balanced character.

Wine

Aromatics of Pipin apple tart, Meyer lemon, and Bosc pear are the essence of this delicious wine. These bountiful flavors are complemented by layers of white peach, white pineapple and hazelnut toffee from the gentle influence of oak. A superbly balanced wine influenced by an exceptional white wine vintage.