Stillman St. Chardonnay (75cl, 13.2%)

Stillman St. Chardonnay is a white wine made from 100% Chardonnay from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California. Winemaker Leo Hansen draws most of the fruit from Stuhlmuller Vineyards, with a small percentage from Mendocino County. Roughly half is fermented and aged in older French oak barrels and half in stainless steel tank. The style is bistro-style: vibrant, vineyard-driven and built for everyday drinking. The 2018 vintage earned 91 points from Wine Enthusiast. Aroma: ripe Anjou pear and fall apple, light citrus zest, fresh-baked bread and a gentle hazelnut note. Taste: bright green apple and pear drop, creamy mid-palate with stone fruit and vanilla, plus a thread of minerality. Finish: medium length with citrus, a whisper of vanilla and a clean mineral note, with pleasant lees-derived richness.