Taken Chardonnay 2019 skus_9688430 French oak influence lends texture

French oak influence lends texture & depth

Black raspberry and dark cherry greet the nose

The palate is bold and assertive with sharp citrus zest notes in the lead on a viscous bed of decadent spirit

but also some flowery notes and some oaky spiciness

15% of the must matures in wooden French barriques

Taken Chardonnay 2019 skus_9688430 French oak influence lends textureThe 2019 Taken Chardonnay boast a beautiful nose of spice, citrus and lemon blossom. On the palate, Asian pear, grapefruit and Gravenstein apple are rounded out with hints of butterscotch and walnut. The mouthfeel is juicy, though not too heavy, with an uplifting, refreshing, crisp finish. Bright Napa Valley acidity is balanced out with creaminess coming from a splash of Sonoma fruit.