Babcock 2012 The Limit Chardonnay (Sta. Rita Hills)

Country: US / The Limit
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Babcock / Sta. Rita Hills

The Limit seems to refer to bringing this Chard to the edge of oaky ripeness. Whether it goes beyond it is debatable. It’s enormously rich and ripe in oranges, apricots, mangoes and oak, with good acidity and a creamy texture.