Foxen Block UU Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 (750ml) Petite Syrah"Glistening, light lemon colored, the 2020 Block UU Chardonnay rests for 8 months in 29% new French oak puncheons starts off incredibly floral on the nose with additional notes of white peach, Meyer lemon zest, white mushroom, lemony herbs, and a touch of earthiness on the palate. I love the saline and fresh linen note that I get on the mid palate. Incredible balance between the acidity, purity of fruit, and earthy notes, its a wine that is a
Drinking window: 2021 - 2024
combined with intuitive winemaking methods assure that Avalon
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then red fruits are back to the fore with blackcurrants and redcurrants
Perfect for pairing with hearty meat dishes
Oak-aged Chardonnay from warmer climates lends itself well to grilled fish
and part is left to wither in fruit-drying facilities until November
and only a few producers have mastered the craft
Stainless Steel Fermentation
this white oozes mango
This long and gentle ripening resulted in beautiful aromatics and good acids in the whites
it excels with roasted vegetables