2021 Cannery Row Monterey County Chardonnay

Silver medal winner of the San Diego International Wine Challenge 2022, this wine comes from a state producing high-quality Chardonnay for decades. California has even outperformed French Chardonnay in past competitions. With delightful apple, pear, and sweet lemon aromas, this full-bodied white wine is both juicy and oaky on the palate. The integration of oak aging adds those walnut, cream, and butterscotch notes, complemented by medium acidity and dry, complex textures. This Cannery Row Chardonnay emits the staple pale straw color of other high-quality wines of its type. Pair this smooth Chardonnay with rich seafood dishes like lobster rolls, creamy shrimp scampi, and buttery scalloped potatoes.