Piedmont boasts that it is the oldest producer of Charonnay in Virginia. This Chardonnay is quite nice. It’s done in a classic Chardonnay style—not too oaky, but buttery feel in the mouth with nice tropical fruit on the palate. The color is crisp and golden. Warren personally doesn’t mind oak in the Chardonnays especially if he is having it with certain seafood dishes. I am more particular and doesn’t care for oaky chardonnays. This one would really shine with corn chowder! We had this with some nibbles: cheeses, herbed brie, almonds, pears, and apples.