Purists may object to the oak on the nose of this assertive wine, but I found the 2015 Hope Vineyard Chardonnay enormously bold, assertive and characterful. Incidentally, only 7% of the oak was new. Yes, the wine shows toasted-grain notes, but also plenty of grilled peach and pineapple to support those, plus ample weight and texture and a long, citrusy finish. It should drink well for several more years.