Heron Chardonnay (75cl, 13.5%)

Heron Chardonnay is an unoaked Chardonnay from Potter Valley, Mendocino County, California, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is fermented entirely in stainless steel with no malolactic conversion, and extended lees contact with regular bâtonnage adds weight and texture. The fruit comes from vines cropping four to five tons per acre. The nose opens with ripe citrus, guava, passion fruit, white tea and a subtle mineral edge. The palate is juicy with Fuji apple and apricot, building into dried pineapple, ripe casaba melon, citrus peel and flinty minerality. The finish is medium in length with lemon zest, green apple and a clean mineral thread.