Neyers Carneros Chardonnay

Dry, bright and richly textured. This is a medium- to full-bodied Chardonnay with crisp freshness under its richness. The nose shows grilled bread, hazelnut and toasted lemon. The palate brings ripe pear, lemon and peach, with a touch of butterscotch. French oak and lees aging add a creamy, layered texture. The acidity is fresh and balanced, and the finish lingers with hints of tropical fruit.

Neyers Vineyards, founded by Bruce and Barbara Neyers in Napa Valley’s Sage Canyon, makes this Chardonnay from cool Sonoma Carneros sites, including El Novillero, Yamakawa and Sangiacomo vineyards. The grapes are hand-picked and whole-cluster pressed, then fermented with native wild yeasts in 60-gallon French oak barrels, a portion of them new. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally, and the wine ages on its lees before being bottled unfined and lightly filtered. It is 100% Chardonnay in a 750 mL bottle.

Serve lightly chilled, around 50–55°F, with roast chicken, crab or creamy pasta.