Melville 2010 Verna’s Estate Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)

Country: US / Verna’s Estate
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Melville / Santa Barbara County

New oak sticks out on this Chardonnay, with buttered toast and vanilla dominating the tropical fruit, orange and Meyer lemon flavors. It’s finely constructed, with deft acidity and a stony minerality. Drink now–2013.