Juggernaut Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2021 (75cl, 14.5%)

Juggernaut Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay from California's Sonoma Coast, produced by Bogle Vineyards, a family-owned winery established in 1968. The fruit comes from the cool-climate Sonoma Coast AVA, where Pacific fog and maritime breezes encourage slow ripening and strong natural acidity. The final blend uses a three-pronged vinification approach: portions fermented and aged in French and American oak barrels build vanilla and buttercream character, while other sets see stainless steel tanks to preserve bright stone fruit and citrus. Extended sur lie aging rounds out the texture. The nose opens with bright green apple and tangerine peel, layered with honeysuckle and lemon meringue pie, with pear and warm vanilla. The palate brings crisp golden apple, Bartlett pear, stone fruit, yellow plum and melon, with moderate acidity and delicate buttery accents. The finish is medium in length with vanilla bean, baking spice and clove.