Showing a slightly cloudy, gold color (it was probably bottled unfiltered), the 2019 Chardonnay Napa Valley has a classic, richer Chardonnay nose of buttered citrus, honeysuckle, toasted bread, flower oil, and a kiss of background oak. Beautifully textured on the palate, it's medium to full-bodied and has a layered texture, followed by a great finish. It's rock-solid and should keep for 4-5 years.

The 2019 Chardonnay is bright and beautifully focused. David Arthur blends fruit from two parcels in Oak Knoll, one of the cooler sites in the Napa Valley, for this striking Chardonnay. Bright acids perk up the lemon confit, marzipan, chamomile and lightly honeyed notes, while a hint of reduction adds character without being overpowering. The 2019 was fermented in barrel (35% new), with full malolactic fermentation and bottled with no fining or filtration.

The 2019 Chardonnay rolls effortlessly out of the glass with notes of ripe pears, honeydew melon and yellow apples with hints toasted almonds, nutmeg and beeswax candles. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers crunchy apple and pear flavors with a lively backbone and satiny texture, finishing on a savory note.

This white offers a richly fruity aroma, with a concentrated core of apple pastry and red peach flavors that are broad and open-textured. Shows creamy accents on the well-spiced finish. Drink now. 372 cases made.