Varner El Camino Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, USA

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點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：416

The 2016 Chardonnay El Camino Vineyard is reticent on the nose, very slowly revealing aromas of flint, golden apple, toast, lemon pith and nutty tinges. Medium-bodied and rounded in the mouth, it's lively and mineral-driven with great freshness and a long finish with honey-nut nuances. 1,597 cases produced.

The 2015 Chardonnay El Camino Vineyard from the Varner brothers is lovely, wafting from the glass with an expressive bouquet of honeycomb, ripe peaches and fresh apricot. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, pure and textural—displaying a touch more mid-palate ripeness than the 2014 rendition—and concludes with a long, saline finish. This is a characterful Chardonnay that represents terrific value.

Showing the more forward, charming and textured style of the vintage, the 2014 Chardonnay El Camino Vineyard has pretty notes of citrus, leafy herbs, mint, and even basil, as well as a medium-bodied, elegant feel on the palate. Aged eight months in 25% new French oak (there's a touch of stainless steel in there as well), it's a terrific value that's ideal for drinking over the coming couple of years.