2022 Laird Family Chardonnay 'Cold Creek Vineyard'

100% Chardonnay from the Cold Creek Vineyard in Carneros. Barrel fermented with 45% malolactic fermentation. Aged 10 months in 26% new French oak.  14.2% alcohol. The bright golden color leads you to delicate aromas of toasted brioche, pear, honeysuckle, lemon preserve and decadent caramel. This Chardonnay is full bodied with a round palate and juicy acidity that has wonderful flavors of baked apple pie, white peach, and melon. Pair with herby, garlicky shrimp scampi over linguini. Drink now through 2027. The Laird’s actually sell fruit to many top Napa Valley Chardonnay producers that sell bottles for much more…At $30, the level of quality/value may just crush everything you thought possible at this price.