Bogle Chardonnay 2023

Bogle's most popular white, from a cooler 2023 California season that let the grapes ripen slowly. Half is fermented in stainless steel and half in barrel with malolactic fermentation and traditional batonnage, then the lot rests sur lie for eight months. Bright citrus, fresh apple and white jasmine on the nose give way to stone fruit, vanilla and clove with warm spice and a touch of oak-derived toastiness — balanced between fruit and barrel, welcoming rather than heavy.

The 2023 is split evenly between barrel and stainless-steel fermentation. Bogle ages the wine on its lees and hand-stirs it each month. That approach gives the fruit texture while retaining a clean, dry line.

Green apple and pear lead the glass, followed by warm baking spice. The barrel portion adds shape without making the wine ponderous. It has enough body for richer dishes but stays direct and easy to pour. The style is familiar, generous and well suited to the dinner table. Try it with seared scallops, or set it beside spicy pizza with cured meat and olives.