Castello di Amorosa 2008 Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)

Country: US / Bien Nacido Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Castello di Amorosa / Santa Barbara County

This is a good, dry Chardonnay, marked by brisk acidity and a steely minerality. The fruit veers toward pineapples and apricots, while oak adds notes of buttered toast and caramel. Feels like it wants to be richer than it is, but it’s elegant.