Concannon Conservancy Chardonnay (75cl, 13.5%)

Concannon Conservancy Chardonnay is a barrel-fermented, 100% Chardonnay from California's Livermore Valley. Concannon Vineyard is one of the founding estates of the region, and the Conservancy line sources fruit from vineyards protected by a conservation trust. The wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation in a combination of small French and American oak barrels. The nose opens with crisp green apple and ripe pear, followed by vanilla, hazelnut and subtle toasted oak. The palate is generous with ripe apple and pear, moving into a creamy mid-palate with butter and caramel notes, soft layered texture and enough acidity to keep it integrated. The finish is smooth and elegant, with lingering vanilla, light oak spice and a wisp of brioche.