2019 Wood Valley Vineyard Chardonnay Sonoma Valley

The 2019 Wood Valley Chardonnay was made with a slightly different approach than previous vintages.  In 2019 we chose to put the wine through 50% Malolactic fermentation instead of the traditional 100% creating a fresh, clean and bright wine.  This vintage shows citrus, green apple and floral notes on the nose, with a pleasant nuance of caramel and vanilla.  On the palate, you will find big, lively, citrus flavors that are cut with sharp acidity and solid mid-palate density.  The oak on the finish is subtle, showing roundness on the palate, without ample wood and buttery flavors.