2019 Hungry Blonde Carneros Napa Valley Chardonnay

WA90 The 2019 Chardonnay Hungry Blonde comes from the winery’s own Carneros vineyard and includes just 15% new French oak. The result is slightly smoky, with attractive notes of grilled sweet corn and ripe peaches. Full-bodied, round, generous and easy to drink, it delivers touches of buttered toast on the finish. In the context of Napa Valley, it’s a reasonably priced effort with broad appeal.
Estate Notes: Inviting aromas of honeyed melon, ripe peaches, and vanilla cake make way for waves of brioche and stone fruits, with sweet corn and buttered toast on the finish. It is full-bodied, round, and generous with a broad appeal. Relaxing and easy to love on nearly any occasion. Perfect for entertaining or a day by the pool. 100% French oak, 40% new, 30% once used, 30% stainless. Aged sur-lie 8 months. Full Malolactic. Whole-cluster pressed. 740 cases produced. Winemaker is Walter Leiva (Davis Family)