2017 Mansfield-Dunne Cortada Alta Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

14.2% alc., pH 3.51, TA 0.63, RS < 0.1 g/L, 75 cases, $45. Release May 1, 2019. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 33% new. · Moderately light golden yellow with slight haze (unfiltered). Shy aromas of lemon, spice, vanillin and toast. Clean, smooth and creamy on the palate. Richly appointed flavors of sweet caramel nougat, butterscotch and vanilla with a faint thread of citrus. Score: 88. Reviewed April 16, 2019

Winery: Mansfield-Dunne
From article: Recently Tasted California Wines