This is a bright, oak spice driven Chardonnay that doesn’t lean into overly-buttery territory, remaining clean and focused on notes recalling lemon crème and its interplay with the barrel elements. A fine solo glass, or a pairing for a slab of halibut. A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Ranch 32, Arroyo Seco (Monterey County, California) Chardonnay 2017
By Rich Cook