Taking its name from the sea and sun – the two forces of nature that shape its character. Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and tropical fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach & apricot with lemon zest and toasty vanilla notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit, vanilla oak and mineral character. Sip’s well now. Pair this with some fresh tuna!
Taking its name from the sea and sun – the two forces of nature that shape its character. Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and tropical fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach & apricot with lemon zest and toasty vanilla notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit, vanilla oak and mineral character. Sip’s well now. Pair this with some fresh tuna!
Apr 20th, 2025
I’ve had previous vintages of this where it tasted like fresh squeezed oak juice. Very pleasantly surprised at how much more restrained this one is. Nice purity of fruit with a citrus and honeysuckle core and a finish that lets the fruit linger.
I’ve had previous vintages of this where it tasted like fresh squeezed oak juice. Very pleasantly surprised at how much more restrained this one is. Nice purity of fruit with a citrus and honeysuckle core and a finish that lets the fruit linger.
Oct 28th, 2018
10k gold core fully concentrated out to a slim pale yellow rim. Medium plus intensity of aroma features pineapple, coconut, ginger, melted butter, and tobacco leaf. A dry wine with medium but mouthwatering acid. Full body, rich, creamy, slightly viscous texture,spicy but well integrated alcohol at 14.5%. A touch of bitterness on the medium plus finish that features vanilla, butter, caramel, baked spiced apple, ginger. Oaky coconut and a slight phenolic astringency linger beyond the fruit.
10k gold core fully concentrated out to a slim pale yellow rim. Medium plus intensity of aroma features pineapple, coconut, ginger, melted butter, and tobacco leaf. A dry wine with medium but mouthwatering acid. Full body, rich, creamy, slightly viscous texture,spicy but well integrated alcohol at 14.5%. A touch of bitterness on the medium plus finish that features vanilla, butter, caramel, baked spiced apple, ginger. Oaky coconut and a slight phenolic astringency linger beyond the fruit.
12 people found it helpfulDec 12th, 2014
Creamy, buttery , rich Chardonnay. A delightful mouthful.
Creamy, buttery , rich Chardonnay. A delightful mouthful.
5 people found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2015
Oak bomb that was, well, pretty tasty.
Oak bomb that was, well, pretty tasty.
3 people found it helpfulJul 14th, 2014
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
