Flavors of caramel-laced apples, baked pineapple and gingerbread penetrate the toasty, oak-heavy influences on the palate. The mouthfeel is fleshy, copious and broad, with a lingering, oily sensation that brings the wine’s bitter tones to the forefront as the fruit subsides on the heavy finish. This boisterous Chardonnay is ready to drink.

— Published (2/28/2018)