2013 Pali Wine Co. Huber Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

14.3% alc., 886 cases, $39, screwcap. Bottled November 2014. First release from this vineyard. Barrel fermented and aged 12 months in 100% French oak barrels, 30% new, 70% neutral. · Light golden straw color in the glass. Fruit aromas of green apple and lemon are framed with a note of flinty minerality. On the palate, a good cut of acidity underlies a pleasing melange of apple and citrus flavors that have some length on the bright finish. Slightly creamy and unpretentious, with fruit at the forefront and very little, if any, oak intrusion. Score: 89. Reviewed September 18, 2015

Winery: Pali Wine Co.
From article: Small Sips of Recently Tasted Chardonnay