Oak Farm Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Alcohol: 14.5%

Grapes: 100% Chardonnay 

Localization: Lodi, CA, USA

Tasting Notes: Clean and light in tannins, this Chardonnay presents aromas of white flowers and apple on the nose, and pineapple and vanilla in the mouth. The balanced amount of oak and the overall intensity of the fruit makes this a very balanced wine.

Notes: The grapes sourced for this wine come from Elk Vineyard. This vineyard is certified sustainable following the Lodi Rules and it’s located a few miles northeast of Oak Farm Property. It has a vertical shoot position trellis system and minimal leaves were pulled to allow air throughout the vineyard and vines, but does not sunburn the berries. This vineyard is warm during the day to help develop and ripen the berries, but cools down at night which helps maintain balance and preserve acidity.

The Domain: Oak Farm Vineyards is a family owned and operated estate winery located in Lodi CA.

The property was originally home to William DeVries and his wife Cornelia Crowe, which William acquired in 1860. At the time, the area was called "Elkhorn Township". DeVries was a wheat farmer, raised cattle, and even became Justice of the Peace. The beautiful colonial style home was built by William in 1876. The property has been largely renovated with great attention to its’ heritage. The ranch was known throughout the San Joaquin Valley as one of the most magnificent and beautiful pieces of property within the state. DeVries was an enthusiastic lover of trees, particularly of oaks, and on the home ranch, he never allowed a tree to be cut unless it was a menace. Today, many of the property’s enormous oaks still stand, along with the DeVries family burial plot.

The Panella family purchased Oak Farm in 2004. As a third generation California Farmer, Dan undertook the task of replanting the property’s 60 acres of vineyards in 2012. Dan leads a talented building a diverse portfolio of wines made up of 14 different grape varieties as well as selectively sourced grapes.