Valley of the Moon Unoaked Chardonnay (75cl, 13.5%)

Valley of the Moon Unoaked Chardonnay is a Sonoma County Chardonnay at 13.5% ABV, fermented entirely in stainless steel. The blend is 97% Chardonnay, 2% Pinot Blanc and 1% Muscat Canelli, and roughly 80% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. The winery sits on Sonoma Valley land first planted to grapevines in 1863. The nose shows orange blossom, nectarine, mineral notes, melon rind and a cucumber-like freshness. The palate is crisp, with tangerine, peach, white apple, citrus, honeyed sweetness and shale-like minerality. The finish is medium, with clean acidity carrying lime pie and melon to a refreshing close.