Fess Parker 2012 Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US / Sierra Madre Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Fess Parker / Santa Maria Valley

Crisp acidity and a cool minerality, like liquid granite, give this wine elegance and complexity. It’s rich in tropical fruits, peaches, pears, buttercream and vanilla, with oaky notes of buttered toast and caramel. What a fancy wine to have with Chardonnay-friendly fare, like lobster, crab or scallops in cream sauce.