The Calling Chardonnay (75cl, 14.2%)

A Sonoma Coast Chardonnay from The Calling Wine, made from 100% Chardonnay and overseen by James MacPhail. The fruit is hand-sorted and whole cluster pressed, then barrel fermented with wild yeasts. Two-thirds undergoes malolactic fermentation, and the wine ages sur lie for roughly eight months in stainless steel tanks, neutral French oak and new French oak. The nose shows Gala apple, Asian pear, white peach, lemon balm, pineapple sage and white flowers. The palate has Gravenstein apple, stone fruit, Meyer lemon and green apple with lively acidity. The finish is medium-length with citrus pith and a faint mineral thread.