There is a great energy to this wine — one that 2021 wines from California’s Central Coast seem to have in common — that makes for an exciting glass. Riveting acidity carries baked apple, soft oak toast and pear into a zesty finish that will keep your interest not only to the bottom of the glass, but probably to the bottom of the bottle. Made by Jeff Pisoni. Solid!
Lucia, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay 2021
By Rich Cook