May 15, 2020
25 of the Best Chardonnays for 2020: Santa Barbara Winery Chardonnay
Still
Bruce McGuire
Santa Barbara County
Chardonnay
Certified Sustainable
100% from the winery's Lafond Vineyard.
42% stainless steel fermentation at cool temperatures; 58% barrel fermented w/malolactic fermentation. The barrel fermented component adds richness and texture to the crisp, minerality of the stainless steel fermented wine.
Sur lie aged
Bottle, Cork
0.750
New Jersey
Aromas of honeysuckle, apple blossom and lemon zest followed by soft accents of vanilla. Apricot and honeydew flavors flow across the palate, with lightly toasted oak, cool minerality and a lingering citrus note adding texture and depth. This wine is clean, with a persistent finish. Enjoy with roasted chicken or salmon with cream sauce.