Tor Kenward Chardonnay Reserve Cuvee Susan 2017

This is complete and complex from beginning to end. On the nose there are loads of yellow flowers, honeysuckle, tangerines. The palate on this is one seamless impression. This is loaded with toast, orange and tangerine oil, quince and an absolutely seamless and complete finish.

The Chardonnay Reserve Cuvee Susan, which is the best barrels, is only the second release of this wine. This is somewhat reminiscent of the Torchiana, perhaps slightly more smoked hazelnuts in it, but it exhibits great acidity, terrific fruit intensity and a long, full-bodied finish.