2021 Jonive Chardonnay Russian River Valley

Winemaker Notes: The wine has a typical light straw color and complex aromas of lemongrass, nutmeg, Meyer lemon, fresh oregano and a touch of passionfruit. This Chardonnay has an enveloping mouthfeel that is at once crisp and linear as well as rich and expansive, a very unusual and beguiling combination of textures and mouthfeel. The browning of the clone 17 enables the wine to be rich, but at a lower alcohol and the clone 95 contributes beautifully fresh acidity. The palate shows jasmine, honeydew melon, tarragon, lime and lemongrass with a nice kiss of high-quality French oak. The extended lees contact gives the wine amazing length, energy and vitality.