Westerly 2014 Chardonnay (Santa Ynez Valley)

Country: US / California
Variety: Chardonnay
Winery: Westerly /

For an appellation blend, this is a nicely complex bottling. The nose offers toasted almonds, lemon twist, lime pith, browned butter, light pineapple and the slightest touch of dairy. The sip starts off slightly sour, framed with sizzling acidity and a savory salty character, conveying flavors of lime peels, wet slate and just enough melted butter on the finish.