2015 Black Kite Sierra Mar Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

14.1% alc., pH 3.26, TA 0.66, 188 cases, $48. Aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. Nicely perfumed with aromas of yellow apple, yellow grapefruit and buttery brioche. Rich and creamy on the palate in a fuller-bodied style offering flavors of lemon, yellow grapefruit, , grilled pineapple, yellow peach, and nectarine with a subtle note of toasty oak. I like this wine not so much for its rich and seductive flavor, but for its balance. Well-crafted in this style. Score: 92. Reviewed October 22, 2017

Winery: Black Kite Cellars
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Pinot Noir & Chardonnay