La Fenêtre 2011 Bien Nacido Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)

Country: US / California
Variety: Chardonnay
Winery: La Fenêtre / Bien Nacido

Slightly oxidized aromas of marzipan, pressed yellow flowers, dried lemon rinds and apricot cream entice the nose on this wine from the historic vineyard by Joshua Klapper. The palate shows woody spice and a unique iodine character, with cinnamon, salt, sour yeastiness and a touch of tart citrus peel.