Seghesio Sonoma Chardonnay (75cl, 14%)

Seghesio Sonoma Chardonnay is a multi-county California Chardonnay blending fruit from Sonoma, Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties. Seghesio Family Vineyards traces its roots to 1895. Twenty-five percent of the wine is fermented and aged for six months in a 50/50 blend of French and American oak barrels, then racked to stainless steel; the remaining seventy-five percent stays in stainless steel throughout. Five percent Vermentino is included. The nose shows fresh pineapple and cantaloupe, yellow apple, ripe apricot, a subtle wisp of oak, white lilies, orange blossom and lemon peel. The palate has a silky entry, then a creamy mid-palate with lemon curd, crisp pear, pineapple and vanilla bean, with a lively, slightly saline edge from the Vermentino and bright acidity. The finish is long and vibrant, with juicy apricot and a clean, fresh resolution.