Chardonnay 2022 (Old Soul)

Enjoy it now, or cellar for a few more years. No need to decant before serving. Oak Ridge’s Chardonnay is a vibrant, medium-bodied wine, loaded with aromas of yellow apple, lemon zest, pineapple, cream and vanilla. The fruits, which include a 5% splash of Sauvignon Blanc, were harvested from the beautiful region of Lodi, California, nestled between the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains and San Francisco Bay. Oak Ridge’s founder, Angelo Maggio, arrived in California in 1906, migrating from Genova with his wife Louisa. With his first Lodi plantings in 1928, he began a long-lasting family tradition, now continued by grandson Rudy and Rudy’s three daughters. The Maggio’s were just grape farmers until the 1980s, when Rudy took a risk and decided to produce wine under the family name. This delicious, sunny Chardonnay is the result of that life-changing decision. The palate is dry and driven by bright acidity. However, there is also a subtly implied sweetness, thanks to the ripe flavours of sun-soaked fruits, which make it a truly perfect example of Californian Chardonnay. Look for notes of tropical and citrus fruits, underpinned aby crème brûlée and freshly baked apple pie. The finish is long and immensely satisfying. Pair this Chardonnay with creamy desserts, seafood, or a roast chicken.