
Lot 418
2022 Central Coast Chardonnay
Description
$25/bottle under the original label
The Santa Maria portion is fermented in all stainless steel, the Arroyo Seco is 100% barrel fermented (roughly 30% new, mostly French, little American) resulting in a lovely wine, crisp and elegant with incredible, mouthwatering acidity and wonderful, tropical-kissed fruit nicely framed with a hint of creamy oak.
Pretty and uplifted on the nose with lemon curd, citrus blossoms, and pineapple haloed by river stones. Tropical on entry with vibrant acidity, further lemon weaves into star fruit and yellow apple spread well across great weight leading into a fresh finish with uplifted citrus tones shifting to mango on exit. Lower on the alcohol spectrum at 13.3% it showcases clean, mouthwatering, fresh, and further sip-demanding approachability. This Cellar Defender will be an excellent accompaniment to weekday meals, or enjoyed solo anytime, cellar temp down to fully chilled.