La Crema, Chardonnay, Monterey County, Monterey, 2015

This Chardonnay has a ripe nose reminiscent of apple crumble, with its baked apple component joined by sweet spices and creamy vanilla. The palate is sweetened by a hit of vanilla on the attack, the rich, ripe fruit flavours wrapping themselves around the wood. Honeydew melon, spiced apple, nectarine and tropical fruit flavours are followed by black pepper and more wood on the finish. The fruit was fermented and matured in French oak, 20% new, with monthly lees stirring.