The 2017 Chardonnay Russian River Valley was aged for eight months in 20% new French and American oak. It gives up classic warm apples, fresh pears and nutmeg scents with a touch of toast. Medium-bodied with an appealing oiliness to the texture, it has a dollop of oak influence giving a savory edge to all that fruit, finishing spicy.

Juicy, with hints of jasmine to the Golden Delicious apple flavors. Moderately spicy on the finish. Drink now.

Inviting in stone fruit and marshmallow, this wine has a robust presence of oak and is creamy and lush in style, with a simplicity that pleases and delivers plenty of flavor.