2015 LUTUM Gap’s Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

13.2% alc., $50. Fruit picked in the early morning at 22.3º Brix, pressed and put into French oak barrels, 25% new. After fermentation and aging for 15 months, the wine was lightly fined and bottled unfiltered in March 2017. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. Aromas of lemon, pineapple, crème brûlée, buttered toast and vanilla leap from the glass. Enters with rich flavors of lemon, pineapple and pear and finishes with an arrow of bright acidity as a lemon-scented note. Slightly creamy and soothing in texture, with some lingering fruit-scented finish. Score: 93. Reviewed April 14, 2018

Winery: LUTUM
From article: Gap’s Crown: Cool Climate Grape Nirvana