Saddlehill Chardonnay Grand Reserve 2022 Size:750 ML More smoke and tar on

More smoke and tar on the palate than the nose

exactly which one you predominantly taste varies throughout the long

and distilled in copper stills

with averages in the low 70s and the warmest days just reaching into the mid 80s

Saddlehill Chardonnay Grand Reserve 2022 Size:750 ML More smoke and tar onFrom Saddlehill Vineyards in California's Sierra Foothills, the Grand Reserve Chardonnay is sourced from vine old blocks planted on volcanic loam. Whole cluster pressing precedes fermentation in 100% French oak barrels (35% new), where 50% malolactic conversion introduces creamy brioche and baked apple notes. Sur lies aging for nine months, with periodic btonnage adding weight and complexity. The finished wine balances rich tropical fruit, toasted