ZD Chardonnay 2021 (75cl, 13.8%)

ZD Chardonnay 2021 is a full-bodied California Chardonnay made from 100% certified organic grapes. It comes from vineyards in Napa Carneros, Sonoma Carneros, Monterey and Santa Barbara, and is fermented slowly in cold barrels held at 46°F, extending primary fermentation to over two months. The wine then ages in American oak barrels with extended yeast contact, building richness and texture while keeping bright natural acidity, and no malolactic fermentation is used. The nose is tropical, with pineapple, guava, kiwi, mandarin orange, lemon zest, orange blossom and a gentle vanilla accent. The palate is round and generous, with pineapple, Asian pear, lemon rind, peach and guava, framed by subtle oak and ample natural acidity. The finish is medium-long and clean, with lingering tropical fruit, a citrus lift, bright pear and a hint of vanilla.