The decision to make Chardonnay at Inman came as a result of Kathleen Inman’s preference for the leaner more elegant Chardonnays of Chablis and Meursault, and a personal challenge from her husband to see if she could create a Russian River Valley wine with bright acidity, little or no tropical fruit flavors, and a creamy texture from malolactic fermentation without the cloying butteriness so often found in 100% MLF Chardonnays. 

The result is a delicious and wild Chardonnay with aromas of citrus, green apple, spice, and a hint of toasted almonds with exceptional minerality. This wine has a rich texture, a crisp finish, balanced acidity, and a long finish.