Byron 2014 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US / Bien Nacido Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Byron / Santa Maria Valley

Seared lemon, hazelnut, brown butter and sandalwood with a graphite minerality come through on the nose of this complex wine from Jonathan Nagy. The palate offers hints of herbs and chamomile at first, then washes of citrusy acidity and apple notes, all held together with steely tension.