Country: US / Estate
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Alder Springs / Mendocino
The specs include 25% new oak, native yeast and partial malolactic to preserve acidity. On the nose it’s barrel-rich, but surprisingly light in flavor, delivering a bright burst of citrus and green apple before deeper tones of honey and caramel settle in. It’s smoothly textured, and the acidity provides good balance to the fleshy finish.