Located about 70 miles inland from California’s storied Napa Valley, the Lodi region has long been a haven of sunny farms. Today, it’s also “one of the top wine regions in the country,” where winemakers “have quietly started producing some of the state’s best wines” (vinepair.com). And you’ll taste the proof in the award-winning, 92-point Sunny Farm Chardonnay.

It was crafted exclusively for you by the renowned Kapiniaris family. Originally from Greece, the family has brought four generations of winemaking expertise with them to California. So, it’s no wonder they chose to set up their boutique estate Stama (below) in Lodi, where brilliant sunshine ripens grapes to perfection and a long growing season gives plenty of time to develop concentration.

The Kapiniaris family chose to leave this Chardonnay unoaked to allow its pure fruit flavors to shine— and it tastes all the better for it. You’re in for layers of Golden Delicious apple, yellow pear and ripe peach aromas and flavors. With a slight creaminess on the palate, the wine is delicious on its own or when served with food (try chicken, seafood or soft cheeses).

This Chardonnay is truly California sunshine in a glass.

Jane Falbury, a Connecticut farm owner, has worked hard to keep her family farm productive, but three years of bad crops have left her nearly destitute. Despite her financial crisis, Jane continues to pay for the expensive education of her sister Abigail, who is studying acting in New York. After her farm hands, Frank and Zeb, quit to take jobs in Hartford, Jane realizes that she must get an expensive tractor to help her with the heavy work on the farm. However, because she does not have enough money to pay for the new tractor, Jane tries to get a loan through her boyfriend, Orville Wingait, whose father, Japser G. Wingait, owns a general store in town and is a leader in the community. Jasper initially balks at Jane's extravagant request, but because he knows that his son is in love with Jane, he tells her that she can have the tractor if she consents to marry Orville.