Chalone Vineyard Chardonnay 2016 sku_2400349 firm but very fine tannins

firm but very fine tannins

nose of sugarplum and violet

very ripe fruit flavour (blackcurrant

but amusing

50% being Grüner Veltliner

Chalone Vineyard Chardonnay 2016 sku_2400349 firm but very fine tanninsMedium gold with copper reflections. This Burgundian style white opens up with Bosch pear, ripe tangerine, crushed nutmeg, cinnamon stick, and toasted crme brule. On the palate this complex wine shows a unique minerality complimented by rich stone fruits and baking spices. This wine is produced with 100% estate grown chardonnay and spends 10 months in French oak barrels, 20% new. This bottling comes from 48 34 year old vines. The vines yield tiny