This Chardonnay is a total crowd pleaser. Winemaker Clayton Kirchhoff explains how his winemaking technique ensures the wine hits all the key marks for Chardonnay lovers. By fermenting and aging in neutral oak barrels, it strikes a perfect balance between the oaky and stainless-steel styles that many Chardonnays fall into. "Tropical aromas of tangerine and pineapple transition into flavors of vibrant stone fruits and crisp lemon sorbet. Mineral notes complement richer hints of light beeswax and freshly cut hay." Clayton aged this estate-grown Clarksburg Chardonnay, sourced from his family’s vineyard, for 23 months in neutral French oak without fining or filtration. The result is a silky, inviting, and exceptionally drinkable Chardonnay. Clayton, who is also the winemaker at the renowned Hudson Vineyards, produced only 75 cases of this wine.