10 ha parcel)

but neither weighty nor over the top as might be expected for a wine of such extreme richness

(from younger vines that come mostly from the eastern side of the Route Nationale

then God’s grapefruit

bergamot and crème de cassis

Ceritas, Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay Size:6x750ml 10 ha parcel)Only 800 bottles of the 2018 Chardonnay Trout Gulch were produced, and the fruit was picked at a mere 19 brix from the rockiest section of the vineyard. It is expressive aromatically of lemon custard, toasted brioche, and ripe green apple. The palate is high toned and tightly wound, with a persistent mineral texture of crushed rock and saline minerality as well as notes of fresh lemon, baking spice, and vanilla bean. Drink over the next 15 or more