Oak Valley Wines Beneath the Clouds Chardonnay 2022 is a cool-climate Elgin Chardonnay that captures the estate’s elegant, fruit-pure house style. Made under Jacques du Plessis from vineyards influenced by the valley’s cloud cover and slow ripening conditions, it offers generous texture and quiet oak complexity while retaining the freshness and mineral line that define Oak Valley so well.

Appearance:

Bright pale gold with lemon-green highlights, clear and youthful in the glass.

Aroma:

Expressive and inviting, with yellow peach, white pear, melon, and granadilla, followed by hints of citrus rind, oatmeal, and a subtle almond-like nuttiness.

Taste:

Textured and finely shaped, with ripe stone fruit, tangerine, grapefruit, and green melon carried by lively acidity. Lees contact gives the palate a gentle breadth and creaminess, while the oak remains restrained, adding polish rather than weight.

Finish:

Long, fresh, and salivating, tapering through citrus peel, yellow fruit, and a lightly tart mineral edge.

Food Pairing:

Excellent with gravadlax, grilled salmon, seared scallops, roast chicken, soft cheeses, or lightly spiced seafood dishes.