DeLoach OFS Chardonnay 2011 (75cl)

A Russian River Valley Chardonnay from Sonoma County, California, sourced from vineyard sites including 40-year-old vines at Ritchie and Heintz alongside biodynamically farmed estate plantings. The OFS designation is reserved only for vintages the winemaker deems exceptional. Winemaking follows traditional Burgundian methods with open-top wood fermentors, native yeast fermentations and hand punch-downs. The nose shows white peach, light citrus rind, California apricot and vanilla bean. The palate brings Fuji apple, pineapple, honeyed tropical fruit, ripe fig, honeydew melon and pear, with fine acid balance. The finish is lengthy and textured, with lingering stone fruit and melon and a clean, mineral-tinged close.