it offers grip and elegance within sturdy elongated tannins
but steady progress in the vineyards which lead to extended hang times
A warm winter led to an early bud break
only natural fertilizers are used to avoid introducing chemicals into the topsoil
Gandona - Encosta Chardonnay 2019 (750ml) Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru it offers grip and eleganceThe 2018 Encosta Chardonnay from Gandona is a knockout. The fruit comes from the Rodgers Creek and Ritchie Vineyards in Sonoma. It offers up exotic notes of ripe pear, Meyer Lemon curd, nectarines, crushed citrus, toasted almond, and a liquid rock like character emerge from the glass. There is a lovely medium to full bodied richness, fresh minerality, plenty of toasty oak, great acidity, and flawless balance. This is a beautifully complex, nuanced,