Our 2016 Napa Valley Chardonnay relies primarily on fruit from two AVAs: Oakville, a mid-valley region with warm days and cool evenings that produce generously-fruited, richly-textured Chardonnay, and the Oak Knoll District, a cooler, more southerly appellation with grapes that bring fresh acidity and citrus combination of new and seasoned French and American oak barrels, with bi-weekly lees stirring and 20% malolactic fermentation. Stone and citrus fruits lead the charge in this fruit-driven wine, with green apple and fresh pear sharing the stage with zesty lemon and lime. The fruit is supported by a framework of toasty oak and hints of vanilla and caramel add complexity and and beautifully balanced.