Pale gold in color, this California Chardonnay first tickles the taste buds with its heady oak aromas and flavors, along with butter-infused apples and perhaps a little pear as well. While it is round and rich, the wine is not heavy, and it has enough acid on the finish to keep it fresh and lively.
Ballard Lane, Central Coast (California) Chardonnay 2016
By Marguerite Thomas