Baron Herzog Special Reserve Chardonnay (75cl, 14.5%)

A 100% Chardonnay from Russian River Valley in Sonoma County, California, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is aged for 18 months in French and American oak barrels and is produced in limited quantities, with fewer than 10,000 cases annually. The wine comes from a cool-climate region where morning fog and warm afternoon sun help balance ripeness with natural acidity. After fermentation it rests in oak to build layered complexity, and the production is certified kosher. On the nose there is lime zest, chamomile, tropical fruit, apple blossom, vanilla and subtle oak. The palate brings baked pear, Meyer lemon, ripe pineapple and tropical notes, with a creamy texture, crisp acidity and minerality. The finish is moderately long, with caramel, soft vanilla and clean citrus.