Chalk Hill Chardonnay Estate 2018

Subtle gold tones shine through in this 2018 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. Hints of baking spices and warm apple pie meld together to meet the nose. The fruit manifests rich textural body with extended notes of toasted hazelnut, vanilla custard and crème brulee that rein in the perfect balance of acidity and minerality.

Barrel aged 10 months sur lie and with 100% malolactic fermentation result in a pillow-like, creamy, voluptuous wine. Lemon curd, mandarin and a toasty char awaken the palate. Notes of buttered hazelnut may be unctuous, but this elegant white is certainly not flabby: it supports a fine acidity and underlying minerality with aromas of crème brulée and banana.