WOW…what else can we say? The concentration yet acidity and balance it truly unparalleled, creating a classic expression of our Senchuk Chardonnay. It is both powerful and delicate in equal measure, and incredibly tightly wound at the moment.
Nose: Classic, reductive aromas of wet-stone and lemon-curd lead to unfolding pineapple and nectarine, apple blossoms, followed by salted-caramel, toasted almond, spice and honeysuckle. Once it opens up, there is a richness and fruitiness to the nose we haven’t seen before, however there is also restraint, focus and minerality.
Palate:The palate demonstrates the complexity that is hinted at on the nose, with peach cobbler, spiced apple, lemon tart, and pineapple followed closely by hazelnut, crème brulee, sea salt, hints of crème-fraiche, and cardamum, all mixed together with “water over a mountain stream” level minerality!
Finish: The finish just goes on and on showing why this is a truly outstanding example of Senchuk Vineyard!
Pairing: Umami-rich dishes such as grilled, seared or roast shellfish like lobster and scallops, roast, guinea fowl, dishes that include wild mushrooms and slow roast tomatoes, white truffles. Hazelnut-crusted chicken or fish.
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