A thread of dark chocolate and ground pepper emerges as the wine breathes

Mettler Family Vineyards farms estate fruit in Lodi's Mokelumne River sub-appellation

A Bee's Knees variation substitutes this for plain vodka

Yes — the five-year oak aging smooths the distillate considerably

While the distillery produces its unpeated spirit under the Tobermory name

Uppercut Chardonnay Napa aperitifs A thread of dark chocolateUppercut Chardonnay Napa is a 100% Chardonnay sourced from cool climate vineyards across Napa County, available in a standard 750ml bottle. Produced at the respected Provenance winery under winemaker Chris Cooney, this expression earns a CellarTracker community score of 87 and draws comparisons to established Napa Chardonnay names like Rombauer and Kendall Jackson. Quick Facts: Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Origin: Napa Valley, California Style: Oaked