Decoy, California (United States) Chardonnay 2021

 Spring of 2021was relatively mild but the summer was hot and very dry (bud break here was almost two weeks ahead of the cooler North Coast region).  The grapes were somewhat smaller than usual which resulted in this well-balanced wine’s beautiful citrusy aromas, intense flavors, and creamy, concentrated textures.  All in all, this relatively affordable Chardonnay can stand on its own as a pleasurable sipping wine or as a companion to simple chicken preparations, seafood, or grain-based dishes.