Country: US / Nuits-Blanches au Bouge
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Au Bon Climat / Santa Maria Valley
Candied lemon peel, Asian pear and marzipan hints show on the slightly oxidative nose of this bottling from Jim Clendenen. Ripe apple and pear flavors mark the palate, along with a warm toast component, but a Meyer lemon tang and bitter orange accents cut the richness.