Arista Winery Arista Banfield Vineyard Chardonnay 2020 750ml

Effortless, with a silky, seamless body supporting airy lemon meringue, ripe pear and juicy Fuji apple notes. Reveals hints of honeycomb and orange blossoms, with appealing, almost chalky earthy minerality adding a nice punctuation point on the graceful finish. Drink now through 2030. 350 cases made. (MaryAnn Worobiec)

The 2020 Chardonnay Banfield Vineyard comes from vines planted in 1980. It was matured in 35% new French oak for 12 months and finished with an additional six months in stainless steel. The nose is shy to begin, taking time to offer peach, citrus blossom and beeswax perfume. The medium-bodied palate pairs expansive, gently honeyed fruit with focused acidity that drives the layered finish. Intense and bright at this youthful stage, enjoy it over the next 3–5 years. 350 cases were made.