4 and 6 bottle levels   $25 (member price $22)
100% Chardonnay  14.2% ABV

Duckhorn was founded in 1976.  Decoy was founded in 1985, to offer wines at a lower price point.  In 2020, they realized they needed an intermediate tier, for wines of smaller production and higher quality, so Decoy Limited was introduced.  Duckhorn was family owned from 1976 to 2024, before being acquired by a private equity firm.  Most of the fruit comes from their estate vineyards in Sonoma Coast.  30% sees malolactic fermentation.  Aged eight months in stainless steel and 100% French oak barrels 30% new, 70% neutral.  The attack is ripe and rich, with golden apple, citrus, butterscotch, hazelnut and vanilla.  The mid-palate and finish are refreshing, with good acidity. 

Food Pairing Suggestions:
Enjoy this classic chardonnay with dishes such as lemon-herb grilled chicken with caramelized fingerling potatoes; grilled halibut in lemon beurre blanc sauce; pan roasted sea scallops and Brussels sprouts with honey-dijon caper vinaigrette; soft shell crabs with sweet corn and baby carrot hash; herb roasted pork loin sliders; butter poached scallops on sugar snap risotto with vanilla poached pears; Hong Kong-style sea bass with Morel mushroom ragout; butter-poached Maine lobster with sweet English pea puree; and poached salmon with wild mushroom risotto. This Chardonnay is equally delightful with creamy cheeses such as triple crème Brie, French Emmental, and Teleme.