2014 Black Kite Cellars Gap’s Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

14.2% alc., pH 3.40, TA 0.62, 201 cases, $48. Dijon 76, 95 and 96. Aged 10 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. · Moderately light golden yellow color and clear in the glass. Highly aromatic with a perfume that sustains over a lengthy time in the glass, featuring lemon cake, pear, nutty pastry creme and clarified butter. This wine comes at you with a flavor stick, exploding on the palate with flavors of lemon, pineapple, peach, pear and a hint of spice and vanilla. Impressive harmony, with a slightly viscous demeanor, and a really long, lip-smacking finish. Score: 94. Reviewed March 12, 2016

Winery: Black Kite Cellars
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