Fort Ross Chardonnay 2017 Color:White adding to the vodka's richness

adding to the vodka's richness of flavor and viscosity

spiced character

It is an average – early varietal with maturity reached around the end of August

it reveals notes of ripe black fruit

but it currently has less of the prelate character that shines so terrifically in the 2015 Prelate GG (bottled after just one year on the full lees)

Fort Ross Chardonnay 2017 Color:White adding to the vodka's richnessAromas of apricots, honeysuckle and almonds reveal themselves in each swirl. The smooth, silky texture surrounds multifaceted flavors of lemon curd, autumnal pears, hazelnuts and brioche, which are enlivened by both balanced acidity and the minerality characteristic of the Fort Ross Vineyard. The bold finish of this golden wine lingers with finesse and elegance, as the intense flavors continue through the palate. This well integrated and finely