Smoking Loon Chardonnay (75cl, 13.5%)

A California Chardonnay produced by Don Sebastiani & Sons in Sonoma. Cool fermentation in stainless steel preserves primary fruit before three months in French oak. The result is a medium-bodied wine with vanilla spice and toasted character alongside clear Chardonnay fruit. The nose shows pineapple, ripe pear, baked apple, toasted almond, vanilla and light smoke. The palate is creamy and fruit-forward with stone fruit, peach jam, crème brûlée and buttery notes, balanced by vibrant acidity. The finish is medium, with fresh stone fruit and a faint toasty quality.