California Oak Napa Valley Chardonnay

100% Chardonnay from Rutherford in Napa Valley. Barrel fermented in French oak. Ripe apple and melon with butterscotch and light toast aromas compliment rich mouth filling pear and caramel flavors.

Aromatics are the order of the day for this Napa Chardonnay, which speaks loudly of the cool climate, marine-influenced vineyard. Oaks take a lesser role in recent vintages, and we celebrate the fresh, crisp style that complements many foods by allowing less than a quarter of the wine to undergo malolactic fermentation. Bright fruits boasting of pear and green apple ...

Subtle notes of vanilla bean and brioche complement distinctive citrus aromas such as Clementine tangerine and lemon zest. Fermenting in stainless, as well as barrels, brings focus to the bright fruit characters of white nectarine, pear and green apple. Aging in mostly neutral French Oak for nine months allows the fruit to remain on display, justas we taste it in ...