Barefoot Buttery Chardonnay (1.5L, 13.5%)

Barefoot Buttery Chardonnay is a California Chardonnay blended with Verdelho, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 1.5-litre format. Produced by E & J Gallo Winery, it is fermented in a combination of American and French oak barrels, and its buttery character comes from malolactic fermentation. Unlike Barefoot's original Chardonnay, no carbon dioxide is added to the final wine. The nose opens with ripe pineapple and banana cream, followed by toasted oak and a gentle hint of honey. On the palate there is fresh green apple and sweet peach, then creamy vanilla and toasted oak, with medium acidity. The finish is smooth and moderately long, with lingering vanilla and warm butter notes.