Chardonnay has since Prohibition found some of its best iterations in the foggy hillsides rising out of San Pablo Bay. For several decades, Bouchaine has maintained that tradition with full-bodied, but not heavy, food-friendly Chardonnays. This vintage is very juicy which balance off the moderate toastiness of the finish, with flavors ripe, juicy apples, a hint of ginger and a touch of citrus peel.
Bouchaine, Carneros – Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay 2021
By Roger Morris