2018 Peter Franus Napa Valley Chardonnay, Stewart Vineyard

Peter Franus takes a minimalist approach to winemaking. His “old world” style distinguishes his wines from the majority of Californian Chardonnay and reflects his love for white Burgundy and stylistically delivers richness, harmony, and complexity.

His Chardonnay is lively and refreshing with mineral aromas—think wet-stone and gravel, as well as apple, cardamom, vanilla, toasted hazelnut, basil, and a slight hint of orange peel.