2013 Talbott Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

14.7% alc., pH 3.32, TA 0.68, $42, screwcap. Released April 1, 2015. Estate grown in sand and gravelly soils with marine influences. The wine was made almost entirely from Old Wente clone grapes planted in 1972 from the prized South Block. Aged 10 months sur lie in 100% French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderately light golden straw color in the glass. Reserved, but pleasing aromas of apple, grilled peach, and lemon cream pie. Very enticing on the palate with a somewhat creamy texture, and layers of flavor including yellow apple, peach, honey, and nutty toffee. Nicely balanced with a welcome mantle of subtle oak. The texture of this wine is very flattering. Score: 92. Reviewed July 13, 2015

Winery: Talbott Vineyards
From article: Sips of White Wines Tasted Recently