2019 VALRAVN CHARDONNAY, SONOMA COUNTY CALIFORNIA

This is a powerful, floral, stony, briny white. Aged in 100% French oak with full spontaneous malolactic fermentation, it toes the line between high toned freshness and richness. Notes of quince, meyer lemon, and tart apple are complemented by toasted hazelnut and marzipan flavors. The oak is present but subtle, ultimately lending toward the overall balance of the wine.