Peter Franus 2018 Napa Valley Chardonnay 750ml

Our 2018  displays a slight tinge of gold with mineral aromas—that wet-stone, gravel, non-fruity component—as well as apple, cardamom, vanilla, toasted hazelnut, basil, and a slight hint of orange peel. This is Chardonnay as it should be—not heavy, sweet, or ponderous, but lively and refreshing, a wine that dances on the palate. Lower in alcohol than most, it welcomes you back for another taste. It will age and continue on the toad toward complexity. More testament to the beauty of the 2018 vintage.

-- Peter Franus