Country: US / Bien Nacido Vineyard Block Eleven
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Qupé / Santa Maria Valley
A charming Chardonnay, not the biggest, baddest around, but crisp and linear and elegant. Shows saline, umami-infused lime, Meyer lemon and crème brûlée flavors, with zesty acidity. Finishes balanced and complex.