Country: US / Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection Sierra Madre Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Au Bon Climat / Santa Barbara County
Very ripe, rich and new-oaky, with dazzling flavors of ripe pineapples, pears, limes, caramel and buttered toast, drizzled with vanilla honey. A crowd-pleasing Chardonnay of enormous power and concentration. Could use a touch more nuance and complexity, but a tremendous wine at a good price for the quality.