2014 Mindego Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay

13.7% alc., pH 3.37, TA 0.79, 343 cases, $48. Dijon 17, 76 and 96. Harvest Brix 22.7º. Whole cluster pressed directly to French oak barrels, 15% new and 75% neutral along with 10% into stainless steel. Fermented with indigenous yeast followed by native malolactic fermentation. Aged 11 months on the lees. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. Lovely aromas of slate, lemon curd, apple core and buttery brioche lead to a polished palate featuring flavors of citrus, baked apple, and pear lifted with pinpoint acidity. Slightly creamy in texture with a juicy finish. Score: 92. Reviewed April 19, 2017

Winery: Mindego Ridge Vineyard
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Chardonnay