2017 Tyler La Rinconada Vineyard Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills, USA COS The palate delivers crystalline tension—oyster-shell

The palate delivers crystalline tension—oyster-shell salinity

and baking spice on the nose

Now going on a decade

due to the use of a traditional recipe with a small amount of sugar

2017 Tyler La Rinconada Vineyard Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills, USA COS The palate delivers crystalline tension—oyster-shellPlanted in 1997 on Mocho loam over shale Whole cluster pressed to tank, settled briefly before racking to fermentation tank After native fermentation is active, moved to barrels and puncheons (15% new) to complete fermentation. No battonage, full malolactic fermentation Raised on lees for 10 months before returning to tank for additional elevage After native fermentation is active, moved to barrels and puncheons (15% new) to complete fermentation. No