This Chardonnay has it all: aromatic intricacy, charm, excellent balance, and a generous finish. It has plentiful but not overemphasized stone fruit flavors, plus suggestions of honey (minus honey’s exaggerated sweetness), and just the right amount of refreshing acidity. Truly an elegant and well-rounded Chardonnay.
Steele, Carneros (Sonoma County, California) Chardonnay 2018
By Marguerite Thomas