On the nose, enticing aromas of ripe Golden Delicious apple skin, flakes of freshly baked kouign-amann pastry and sun-kissed magnolia blossom meet hints of crushed Marcona almond. On the palate, this wine exudes purity and elegance. The entry is quite fresh and inviting and with wonderful creaminess that comes from nine months of intermittent bâtonnage, and then an additional five months of aging with minimal oxygen incursion, maintaining the wine’s energy. Subtle minerality frames the crisp green pear and delicate honey notes. Bottled unfiltered, this Chardonnay will drink gracefully over the next 5-8 years.