Alma Rosa, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Chardonnay 2021

 The top Chardonnays from California have nicely morphed from buttery, oaky beverages to clean elegant displays of balanced fruit, acid and texture.  This layered and well-structured wine shows mineral notes, combined with aromas of citrus, apple and a hint of tropical fruit.  In the mouth it is supple with flavors of Meyer lemon and white peach.  The texture is mouth filling, but with a silky touch.  This wine could accompany a number of dishes, from a firm cheese to a shrimp risotto.