D.R. Stephens 2005 Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay, Napa Valley

D.R. Stephens 2005 Charodonnay is a beautiful small-production Chardonnay sourced entirely from the Hudson Vineyard in Carneros (the famed source for Ramey and Kistler.) Rich, creamy and delicious - only 530 cases produced!

Trademark fresh orange-blossom and tropical fruit notes dominating the aromas, and a selection of Burgundy's finest barrel makers supporting the fruit with the nuances of toasty vanilla and oak, this wine is a bright, gregarious, full-bodied rendition of the variety. 100% new barrel-fermented and left on the yeast lees for 10 months, the body of this wine is rich and round, fully ripe and intensely flavored. Drinking beautifully now, but get some extra for the cellar as this wine will gain complexity with a bit of bottle age.