Oaked Chardonnay is rich, full-bodied, and buttery, featuring vanilla and toast notes from barrel aging, ideal for pairing with creamy dishes. Unoaked Chardonnay is crisp, lean, and refreshing, emphasizing pure fruit flavors like apple and lemon, typically aged in stainless steel. Oaked versions often show a golden hue, while unoaked is pale. THE SMITH Russian River Valley Chardonnay available May 4th, offers an oaked Chardonnay pleasing to palate of both the oaked and unoaked Chardonnay drin...

Oaked vs Unoaked Chardonnay: Which Do You Prefer?