Jordan Vineyard & Winery, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA 2021

A subtle nose but big on flavour, yet not a big wine. It is structured and elegant with all of the trappings of a well-made wine. Great acid comes through, tempered by a melange of tropical fruits like lemon and lime zest with a dusting of saline drops. With half of its life in stainless steel, 5.5 months in 100% new French oak and 14% malolactic, the wine has a clean and rounded linearity that makes it delightful to drink.

A classic California Chardonnay from a Healdsburg producer of over 50 years, with winemaker Maggie Kruse at the helm. The wine showcases cooler vineyard sites in the western Russian River Valley. A rich yet refreshing Chardonnay gives both tension and balance. Generous and ripe fruit notes of grapefruit, Meyer lemon and Asian pear form the base of this wine. The use of new French oak is supported by acidity to lift and refresh the palate. The finish is creamy and round to match the rich flavours on the Thanksgiving table.