Donnachadh Family Vineyards Estate Chardonnay, Sta Rita Hills, USA | 2020 | 750ml

About This Wine

Donnachadh Family Vineyards farms its estate vineyard in the Sta. Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County, California, with wines made by Ernst Storm. The Estate Chardonnay comes from the upper blocks of the vineyard. It is fermented with native yeasts and matured for around 10 to 11 months in French oak, about 20% new, followed by several months on the lees in stainless steel.

Tasting Notes

Critics consistently describe a bright, mineral-driven Chardonnay: lemon, lime peel, green apple and pear with white flowers, a touch of almond and a saline, chalky edge. The palate is light to medium bodied with racy acidity, a hint of creaminess and only a subtle note of oak on the long finish.

Food Pairing

Mushroom dishes, roast chicken, grilled fish and shellfish.