The Chardonnay bunches come from Barefoot's oldest and most powerful vineyard in the Lodi wine region. Here, the environment is perfect for Chardonnay, with plenty of sunshine and plenty of room for cooling breezes. The old, thick vines provide winemaker Jennifer Wall with the finest bunches in the region. After a long and balanced growing season, they are full and very powerful and are harvested in the early morning. Once all the grapes are harvested, a small amount of Verdelho is added for a touch of freshness. This is followed by aging in both French and American oak barrels. The result is a stunning wine, creamy and buttery smooth.
As soon as we open the bottle, we immediately smell the oak aging, abundant yellow fruit accompanied by hazelnuts, fresh popcorn, and freshly baked apples. In the glass, it flows beautifully, and the golden-yellow juice reveals the quality of this Barefoot Buttery Chardonnay. It flows from the glass, offering hints of apricots, peaches, and vanilla. There's also cedar, popcorn, and some ripe apples. The palate is delightful, with a richness of yellow fruit, accompanied by vanilla, oak, and apple pie. On the back of the palate, some mango and pineapple with a buttery-smooth finish.
