Crafted in small batches from high-quality, low-yield vineyards, resulting in fruit of intense, concentrated flavors. Ageing in our finest oak barrels helps to soften tannins and add balance, structure, and character designed to evolve gracefully with age. Oak adds a nutty, toasty flavor to the wine and the grapes used for oaked Chardonnay must be very rich in flavor to stand up to these oak flavors.