Coming all from the Stanly Ranch Vineyard in Carneros, the 2020 Chardonnay Carneros saw partial malolactic fermentation and aging in 30% new French oak, with the rest in used barrels and stainless steel. Beautifully textured and medium-bodied, it has lots of honeyed, tropical, pineapple aromatics, some classic buttery Chardonnay nuances, a good spine of acidity, and a great finish.

Vivid toast and butter aromas lead to equally toasty, baking spice flavors that are cut through with lemons and green apples for good counter-balance. The wine is bold and assertive, a great choice for fans of an oaky style.