Bogle Chardonnay (75cl, 14.5%)

Bogle Chardonnay is a California Chardonnay from the Clarksburg appellation in the Sacramento River Delta, produced by Bogle Vineyards. The wine is made with a split fermentation: 50% of the juice is fermented in oak barrels and 50% in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The barrel-fermented portion undergoes malolactic fermentation and bâtonnage before the entire wine rests sur lie for eight months. The aroma leads with green apple and ripe pear, followed by honeycomb, vanilla cream and brioche, with orange zest and elderflower undertones. The palate is rich and round, with Honeycrisp apple and Asian pear, then allspice, sugared lemon rind and baked pear, kept bright by underlying acidity. The finish is long and soft, with mineral notes and warm baking spice.