A rich, oaky, meaty, buttery nose. Plenty of vanilla in aroma and flavor. Some wild herbs and a bit of lemon and apricot skin in the flavor, too. A medium-heavy body though the label says its only 13.5% alcohol. Peppery, medium-length finish. Without food vanilla dominates but with food this is Read More
As one who tends to hate the combination of oak and young Chardonnay, I was surprised at the deft touch at which the oak was used here. It spent 10 months in barrel, with 50% in new French oak, and-read more- Read More