2022 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara County, USA Raul Perez 2018 Weingut Emmerich Knoll Ried

2018 Weingut Emmerich Knoll Ried Pfaffenberg Riesling Selection Wachau

the 2012 displays lifted aromatics of pressed rose

Spontaneous fermentation with native yeast 85% in stainless tanks and 15% stainless steel in amphora

This combination of 14 different grapes helps to explain the aromatic dominance of this wine

2022 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara County, USA Raul Perez 2018 Weingut Emmerich Knoll RiedThis is a beautiful example of the Au Bon Climat style. The flinty, stony aromas stand out, while in the background is an intriguing spice note of clove and nutmeg from sur lie barrel aging in somewhat neutral, Francois Freres barrels for 10 months. Flavors and aromas of citrus and stone fruit, are finished with a beautiful lemon lime zest note. The wine is intense, but light on its feet and is built to compliment food, not over power food.