Alta Maria 2012 Rancho Viñedo Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US / Rancho Viñedo
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Alta Maria / Santa Maria Valley

This classic cool-climate California Chardonnay shows intensely concentrated kumquat, lime and peach flavors, off set by bright acidity. There’s quite a bit of oak on it, but it’s balanced, and adds a pleasant layer of buttered toast flavor.