Cambria Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard (75cl, 13.5%)

Cambria Chardonnay Katherine's Vineyard is a 100% Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley, California, from Cambria Estate Winery. Katherine's Vineyard draws roughly 80% of its fruit from old-vine Clone 4 Chardonnay planted in 1971. The wine undergoes split fermentation, 75% in barrel and 25% in stainless steel, with 75% malolactic fermentation and nine months of sur lie aging in 20% new French oak. It rewards a slight chill and opens up after ten minutes in the glass. The nose shows honeydew melon, wildflower honey, toasted hazelnut, flinty minerality, chamomile and white pepper. The palate has caramelized pineapple, baked apple, butter, lemon zest, Bosc pear, papaya, brown sugar and vanilla, with mouthwatering acidity. The finish is medium-long with wet stone minerality, lingering citrus blossom and gentle cinnamon spice.