Townley 2009 Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay (Mendocino)

Country: US / Alder Springs Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Townley / Mendocino

A worthy followup to the dramatic ’08. Bone dry and zesty in cool-climate acidity, it shows bracing flavors of steely minerals, Meyer lemons, limes and buttered toast. A terrifically complex, Chablis-style wine made for upscale fare, and should develop bottle complexity over the next six years.