2013 Chardonnay, Zotovich Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills


A classic Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay, full of both richness and lilting acidity. A reminder of coconut pie with graham cracker crust came to mind with a first sniff, and a sip astonished with a yin-yang of texture. Palate enveloping, then bright and crisp acidity. Crisp Granny Smith apples, Crenshaw melon and hints of tangerine lead to baked apples and a spicy cornucopia of vanilla, cinnamon and toasted walnuts on the pleasant and lingering finish.