Bezel Chardonnay (75cl, 13.5%)

Bezel Chardonnay is a San Luis Obispo Coast Chardonnay from the Cakebread family, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is fermented and aged with 20% new French oak and 2% acacia wood, with minimal malolactic fermentation to preserve acidity and citrus freshness. Grapes are harvested at optimum flavour ripeness. The nose opens with lemon confit, grilled pineapple, toasted nuts, brioche, steely minerality, marzipan and apple juice. The palate brings lemon zest, Granny Smith apple, pear, lime curd, salted popcorn and warm vanilla spice, held by firm acidity. The finish has moderate length with grapefruit pith and toasted almond.