Lucienne 2012 Lone Oak Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands)

Country: US / California
Variety: Chardonnay
Winery: Lucienne / Lone Oak Vineyard

Baked vanilla cake, marcona almonds and pressed guava notes make for a balanced though certainly oaken nose from the appellation’s pioneering property. The flavors are round and peachy, with a nice arc of smoke and butter that lead to bitter mustard and acidic zing on the finish.