Dragonette Cellars Chardonnay Duvarita 2017 12x750ml 2017

 Complexity and balance are achieved by meticulous attention to detail in the vineyard, where each vineyard block is managed for appropriate canopy and proper yields. Tension and textural purity begin in the vineyard with low yields and balanced acidity at harvest. Native yeast fermentation in clean oak cooperage and aging on the lees aid in preserving the purity of texture. We age our wines on their lees, without racking, and constant topping. Moreover, each wine is bottled only after sufficient time in barrel to permit ideal evolution.

 A bit limited by its coverlet of rich oak but, in short order, opening and filling out to reveal a well-woven mix of fully ripe apples and pears framed by sweet spice in both scent and taste, this full and fleshy working proves to be bigger and richer than it first seemed.