Geyser Peak Chardonnay 2021 (750ml) Côtes de GascogneWinemaker Notes Straw yellow in color, this wine opens with fresh fruit, hints of citrus blossom, lemon zest and French apple tart. The palate follows in suit with added flavors of fresh apricot and marzipan. The mouthfeel is rich and luscious with a good balance of crisp acidity. The finish is long, lingering, and enjoyable. Pairs well with lemon and rosemary roasted chicken, spicy dishes, seared halibut, Fettuccine Alfredo, and soft cheeses like
complex nose which combines ripe
white plum and gooseberry
light poultry and salty cheeses
hints of black olive and a marine/oyster shell tincture that comes through quite strongly toward the persistent
bursts with beauty and freshness
which is long and softly dusty in feel
earthy undertones and a touch of white pepper round out the palette profile
floral and vanilla notes combine with a creamy mouth feel which culminates in a pleasantly concentrated finish
plum and raspberry with oaky notes of graham cracker and a smooth finish
"Coming from the higher elevation sites
it offers a stylish departure for sophisticated oenophilic tastes
The incomplete fermentation of raisined grapes creates a wine in which the alcohol and sugar content mix wonderfully to create a sweet and silky indulgence
