Grgich Hills Chardonnay

Grgich Hills' 2021 Chardonnay exemplifies the California winemaking tradition of balanced oak integration and fruit-forward character. The wine opens with vibrant green apple and citrus zest, grounded by medium acidity and a medium-full body that carries weight without heaviness. Toasted oak and butter notes from barrel aging provide secondary complexity, while subtle minerality and hazelnut undertones suggest careful handling and terroir expression. This vintage is approachable in its youth yet structured enough to develop further complexity over the next 3–5 years.