Country: US
Province: California
Region: Livermore Valley
Variety: Chardonnay
Winery: Nottingham Cellars
Points: 88
Taster: Virginie Boone
This has a rich note of caramel, plus undertones of baked apple and tropical fruit. The acidity is keen and the finish is long, with vanilla and butter notes. It’s aged in 40% new French oak, and it has the roundness to show for it.