A crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay with a crafted subtlety of fruit flavors – pear, apple and quince get a nice spice boost from the oak, and the finish has good push and integrates everything seamlessly. Add in the nice price, and you’ve got a winner from winemaker Bibiana Gonzales Rave. It’s ready to drink, alone, or with sea bass or halibut.
Alma de Cattleya, Sonoma Coast (California) Chardonnay 2018
By Rich Cook