Carmel Road Chardonnay Unoaked 2017

Monterey Chardonnay is so rich, it doesn’t need oak. Refreshing acidity, courtesy of the cool climate, heightens the golden mango, tangerine, Asian pear, white flower, vanilla bean, and buttercream flavors, leading to a long finish complexed with a hint of yeast from sur lie aging.

Light in the glass, this bottling offers aromas of green-apple flesh, key lime and an earthy, somewhat metallic minerality. The palate is crisp with key lime and pear-flesh flavors, dusted with sandy undertones.