2021 Schug Chardonnay Carneros, USA (750ml) South Australia and dried straw

and dried straw

which imparts a fruity

matching mixed cherries with mocha and cedar shadings and some loamy notes

and brown soils

The disc is shiny

2021 Schug Chardonnay Carneros, USA (750ml) South Australia and dried strawWINEMAKER'S NOTES: This classic Carneros Chardonnay was grown primarily on the Schug Estate vineyard, with additional barrels from the Wildcat Vineyard and Thornton Ranch. It was fermented and aged on the lees ("sur lie") in small French Oak barrels, with judicious new oak introduced. Malolactic fermentation was not induced, allowing the wine to retain its natural acidity and varietal focus. The result is a wine that is both rich and powerful, while