Luminous and lively, here’s a barely – oaked Chardonnay from 25-year-old vines farmed organically in the “front yard” of our ranch at El Jabalí. Cold fermented in steel tanks without malolactic fermentation, this wine shows some of the citrus purity of the fruit, with ripe pear meets- apricot flavor/aromas, and a pleasing crisp toastiness shot through by a sleek streak of vanilla.

 

Pairs with stir-fry; roasted fish with fruit salsa; herbed grilled chicken; crispy fried trout; classic Southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes…