Country: US / La Entrada La Rinconada Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Sanford / Sta. Rita Hills
Dried apple peels, squeezed nectarines, creamy cherimoya and quinine combine on this fresh and salty nose from winemaker Steve Fennell. A pine nut warmth opens the palate, followed by an array of exotic flavors like lychee, lemongrass and kiwi, plus some citrusy cider and salt. It’s broad enough to appeal to the masses, but retains enough acidity for refined palates.