2021 Schug Chardonnay Carneros, USA (750ml) South Australia and brown soils

and brown soils

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

The disc is shiny

The balance is tense

2021 Schug Chardonnay Carneros, USA (750ml) South Australia and brown soilsWINEMAKER'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