Chardonnay from Sonoma County tends to land in a friendly middle ground, with ripe orchard fruit rounded out by the warmth of California sun, and this 2022 bottling from St. Francis Winery works in that familiar California register. It's a still white built for the table rather than the cellar, the kind of Chardonnay that reads as approachable and fruit-forward without asking much of the drinker.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | White |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sonoma County |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Producer | St. Francis Winery |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Bright straw/silver-hued, the 2022 Chardonnay Sonoma County saw six months in 20% new French oak and is lifted in the glass with aromas of melon, white peach, citrus blossoms, and delicate baking spices. Medium-bodied and floral through the finish, it’s elegant and has a delicate, supple texture as well as a clean feel. It’s a very charming wine to enjoy over the near term and also an outstanding value. (Jeb Dunnuck, June 2024)