This golden Chardonnay really is a heritage. Old-style Cali Chard lives in this bottle. The nose knocks one over with vanilla, butter, cedar, butter, popcorn butter and butter in which to dip a lobster claw. That translates to lots of oak, no compromise, so if you like your Chardonnay naked, keep moving. I generally enjoy this style best in winter, the holidays specifically. For August, I turn up the A/C, flex alert be damned.
The palate shows great heft, awesome acidity and a creamy mouthfeel. How do they get all that into one wine? The flavor is rich and apple-y and oaky and… buttery. That lobster’s not such a bad idea.
This golden Chardonnay really is a heritage. Old-style Cali Chard lives in this bottle. The nose knocks one over with vanilla, butter, cedar, butter, popcorn butter and butter in which to dip a lobster claw. That translates to lots of oak, no compromise, so if you like your Chardonnay naked, keep moving. I generally enjoy this style best in winter, the holidays specifically. For August, I turn up the A/C, flex alert be damned.
The palate shows great heft, awesome acidity and a creamy mouthfeel. How do they get all that into one wine? The flavor is rich and apple-y and oaky and… buttery. That lobster’s not such a bad idea.
Aug 18th, 2018
San Luis Obispo County, Central Coast, California, USA
