Stonestreet Chardonnay 2021 from Stonestreet Estate Vineyards in California’s Alexander Valley is a powerful, mountain‑grown Chardonnay, gleaming pale gold in the glass and humming with concentration, high‑altitude freshness and beautifully handled oak. It’s an exciting, full‑flavoured style that still keeps its line and energy.

Aromatically, you’re looking at lemon meringue, preserved lemon, poached pear and nectarine, woven with chamomile, honeysuckle, sweet ginger, melon and a flicker of flint and vanilla spice. The palate is medium‑to‑full‑bodied and richly textured – ripe stone fruit and pear glide through a creamy, generous mid‑palate, balanced by citrus pith, bright, acid‑driven freshness and a savoury, stony twist that keeps the finish long, spicy and focused rather than blowsy.

For food, Stonestreet Chardonnay 2021 is made for bigger plates – think roast chicken with herb butter, pork loin, lobster or scallops with beurre blanc, or rich salmon dishes where that combination of weight, oak and acidity really sings. It will also shine with truffled mushroom risotto, creamy potato gratin and aged hard cheeses, making it a superb option when you want a serious, show‑piece Chardonnay at the table.