Thomas Fogarty 2012 Albutom Vineyard Chardonnay (Santa Cruz Mountains)

Country: US / Albutom Vineyard
Variety: Chardonnay California
Winery: Thomas Fogarty / Santa Cruz Mountains

Creamy brie rind aromas mesh with scratched yellow grapefruit skin and a steely minerality on the nose of this small-batch bottling from a winery atop the appellation’s ridgeline. Light and focused flavors of kumquat juice, iodine and lime skin satisfy the palate, and would be a perfect match for shellfish.