2021 Lewis Cellars Chardonnay - 750ML

The 2021 Lewis Cellars Chardonnay is a rich, expressive California white wine that showcases the winery's signature approach to Chardonnay: generous fruit, luxurious texture, and carefully integrated oak influence. Produced in Napa Valley, this wine combines the concentration of a warm-climate Chardonnay with enough freshness to maintain balance, offering an appealing combination of richness and refinement.

Blend: Chardonnay.

Tasting Notes: Aromas of ripe pear, golden apple, and lemon curd mingle with notes of vanilla, toasted brioche, and baking spice. The palate is generous and layered, revealing orchard fruit, citrus, and creamy oak nuances. A rounded texture carries through to a lingering finish accented by subtle toast and refreshing citrus.

Structure: Full-bodied and richly textured, with concentrated fruit, a creamy mid-palate, and a polished oak influence. Fresh acidity provides definition and balance, keeping the wine lively despite its generous proportions.

Drink Window: Enjoy now through approximately 2028. The wine's ripe fruit and rounded texture make it appealing in its current stage, while careful storage may allow additional integration of its fruit and oak characteristics.

Decanting: Decanting is generally unnecessary. Serve at approximately 50–55°F (10–13°C) in a medium-sized white wine glass, allowing the wine to warm slightly in the glass to reveal its aromatic complexity.

The 2021 Lewis Cellars Chardonnay is an inviting choice for those who appreciate a fuller, oak-influenced expression of California Chardonnay. Its richness pairs beautifully with lobster, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, and butter-poached seafood. Combining generous fruit, supple texture, and a polished finish, it offers a satisfying expression of the Lewis Cellars style.