2015 Westwood Sangiacomo Vineyard-Roberts Road Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.1% alc., pH 3.29, TA 0.73, 289 cases, RS .4 g/L, $44. Released May 2017. Harvest Brix 22.8º-23.2º. Vineyard planted in 1999. Clones 17 and 95. Native yeast fermentation in egg-shaped vessel. Primary fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation finished in 35% new and neutral French oak barrels and puncheons for 11 months with 6 months of lees stirring. Clones blended after 11 months and finished in stainless steel for 5 months. Lightly fined and filtered. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Complex aromatic profile that features lemon, olive oil, banana and nutty oak. Rich flavors of lemon, pineapple and white peach in a rather decadent style. Slightly viscous in the mouth, with a very long, intensely fruited finish. Score: 90. Reviewed September 24, 2017

Winery: Westwood Estate Wines
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay