Davis Family Vineyards 2021 Estate Chardonnay, Soul Patch Vineyard, Russian River Valley

Tasting Notes: The Davis 2020 Chardonnay is a blend of 70% oak fermented and 30% stainless steel fermented. It has a beautifully balanced vanilla and creamy texture with a little splash of green apple acidity at the end. This Chardonnay is the best from both Californian and French styles. We often joke that it's the Chardonnay to change your mind for that reason; it's got something for every palate! Pair with everything from a cheese plate to hollandaise to grilled cheese.

Winemaking Notes: The Chardonnay grows in the coolest pocket of the Soul Patch Estate. The grapes are brought into the winery where there they are sorted by hand and whole cluster pressed into juice, garnering more brilliance of flavor from the grapes. 70% of the grapes are placed into French oak barrels (1/3 new, 1/3 1-2 year old, and 1/3 neutral) to undergo full malolactic fermentation, helping to develop smooth round textures and add richness to the wine. The other 30% is placed into stainless steel barrels, thus preserving the fruit and acidity which highlights the purity of the vineyard. The wine is then aged in the respective barrels for one full year. Just before bottling the oak and stainless steel barrels are blended.