La Fenêtre 2008 À Côté Chardonnay (Santa Barbara County)

Country: US / À Côté
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: La Fenêtre / Santa Barbara County

Shows the ripe pineapple fruit, acidity, minerality and above all sweet, smoky oak that mark a rich California Chardonnay. But there’s something off. Hard to say exactly what, but it’s in the taste. Like a smattering of mold or shriveled grapes that’s off-putting.