Force & Grace Force & Grace Carneros Chardonnay 2022 750ml

A crisp and linear white with sliced pears, apples and lemon rind. Medium-bodied and crisp with a very cool, bright finish. Some stone undertones. Drink now.

There are roughly 7,000 cases of the 2022 Chardonnay, so it should be easy to find, and it's more than worth your time. Mostly barrel fermented, it offers a ripe, medium-bodied, layered, balanced style as well as classic aromatics of honeyed citrus, white flowers, crushed stone, and a hint of background spice. It has outstanding balance and a pure, elegant profile that's a joy to drink.

The 2022 Chardonnay is mostly barrel fermented (80%), with the rest made in stainless steel. Offering scents of toast, caramel, honey, peach and pineapple on the nose, it's medium to full-bodied, rounded, ripe, generous and nicely silky in feel in the mouth, finishing with ample length.

Vivid, ripe apple and pear flavors and good acidity give this wine a frank, fruity expression and a palate-cleansing texture. The wine is straightforward, full-bodied and friendly enough to please a crowd.