Barefoot Chardonnay (1.5L, 13.5%)

A California Chardonnay blend bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 1.5-litre magnum. It is built on an 82% Chardonnay base with small percentages of Riesling, Viognier and Gewürztraminer, fermented in both American and French oak barrels, with a small amount of carbon dioxide introduced into the final blend. The nose shows sweet vanilla, honeyed peach, ripe Fuji apple and a faint floral lift. The palate leads with crisp green apple and juicy peach, then soft vanilla and honey, with a rounded, lightly buttery texture. The finish is medium in length with smooth buttery quality and lingering pear and toasted vanilla.