Arnot-Roberts, 'Trout Gulch' Chardonnay 2022
Place: California, USA
Grape: Chardonnay
Vibe: Classic, textural
The Trout Gulch vineyard is planted in a coastal canyon, and is a site that's right at the limit for grape ripening, as per with most Arnot Roberts sites. That's why they're pioneers! The long, drawn out growing season means this bottling has beautiful minerality and salinity, acid to die for, and citrus peel, white florals and a sage-like herbalness to boot. The word complexity doesn't really do this wine justice. ABV: 13.5%