Mount Eden Vineyards 2012 Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains)

Country: US / California
Variety: Chardonnay
Winery: Mount Eden Vineyards /

Seared yellow grapefruit, white flowers and a hint of almonds make for a fresh but simultaneously nutty nose on this classic bottling from the historic producer, whose grapes come from the top of the high-elevation appellation. The extremely energized palate is enlivened by flavors of salted lemons, a buttery warmth and racy yet rich minerality, from chalk and slate to graphite and flint.