The 2018 Chardonnay is bright and tense, but with striking texture as well as nuance. The blocked-malo style preserves quite a bit of energy, but there is a good deal of mid-palate pliancy and texture too. Lemon confit, sage, mint, almond and chamomile all grace this supple, racy Chardonnay from Stony Hill.

The last vintage produced by longtime winemaker Michael Chelini, the 2018 Chardonnay offers up bits of struck flint, a faint smokiness and hints of burnt custard, plus lemon and lime. It's medium to full-bodied, round and mouth-filling but also zesty, taut and long with gentle phenolics on the finish. With only about 10% new oak used in this wine's élevage, it's a bit of an anachronism within Napa Valley.

There's intensity and purity to the core of green apple, lime and pear flavors in this distinctive version, with a sea salt backbone to the notes of makrut lime leaf, matcha green tea and fresh clipped herbs on the finish. Drink now. 1,100 cases made.