Trinity County is well north of the usual suspects, sandwiched between Humbolt on the west, Shasta on the east and Mendocino to the south. This Chardonnay may be a sign of an up-and-coming region as warming temperatures push wine producers northward. It’s a beauty, with lemon crème, oak spice and apple in a style that’s quite French. Nice! A Platinum Award Winner at the 2017 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Alpen Cellars, Trinity Lakes (California) Chardonnay 2016
By Rich Cook