14 Hands Chardonnay 2019 750ml

14 Hands Chardonnay comes out of Washington State's Columbia Valley, where the winery takes its name from the wild mustangs that once roamed the region standing roughly 14 hands tall. This 2019 vintage sees a touch of oak aging alongside the fruit, landing somewhere between crisp and creamy: ripe apple, pear, and citrus on the nose, tropical fruit and melon on the palate, and a light vanilla warmth from the barrel underneath. The finish stays clean rather than heavy-handed. It's a straightforward, food-friendly Chardonnay for anyone who wants a Washington white without a big oak bill attached to it.

How to drink 14 Hands Chardonnay

Chill it to 45-50F in a standard white wine glass - much colder and the oak note disappears entirely. It's an easy match for roast chicken or a simple cream sauce, and holds up fine over an hour on ice if the bottle isn't finished in one sitting.

ChardonnayColumbia Valley, Washington