Laird Family Estate Chardonnay Red Hen Ranch Oak Knoll District Napa Valley 2019

“Caramelized lemons, subtle pineapple, and honeyed flower notes all emerge from the 2019 Chardonnay Red Hen Ranch, a medium-bodied, nicely balanced, layered, elegant Chardonnay. It's another beautiful effort from this team that's drinking incredibly well today. As with the Cold Creek Vineyard, it has a touch of maturity as well as a slightly Burgundian edge.”

“Ripe and mellow character with candied lemons, ripe mangoes, toasted almonds and toffee caramel. Structured and complex on the palate. Creamy and full-bodied with glazed citrus fruit, lemon peel and hints of spices to close. Lingering finish. Drink or hold.”

“From the Oak Knoll District vineyard adjacent to the winery, the 2019 Chardonnay Red Hen Ranch shows a bit more vanilla than the Cold Creek bottling. With 30% new French oak and full malolactic, the notes of caramel and crème brûlée are pronounced yet balance nicely with the wine's melon and citrus fruit. Medium to full-bodied, the wine finishes, tight, citrusy and long.”