The 2019 Chardonnay Hungry Blonde comes from the winery’s own Carneros vineyard and includes just 15% new French oak. The result is slightly smoky, with attractive notes of grilled sweet corn and ripe peaches. Full-bodied, round, generous and easy to drink, it delivers touches of buttered toast on the finish. In the context of Napa Valley, it’s a reasonably priced effort with broad appeal
