2016 Matt Taylor Wines Komorebi Vineyard West Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

12.25% alc., pH 3.22, TA 0.85, 160 cases. Harvested before the Sonoma County fire in early October. Clusters are tight and tiny. The wine was pressed whole cluster in a bladder press, fermented and aged in an 18HL concrete egg. Bottling proceeded without sulfur addition after 11 months in concrete sur lie. · Moderately light yellow in color with the slightest haze. Engaging aromas of lemon curd, tarte tatin and salted caramel that are persistent. The flavors replicate the aromas with the addition of orchard fruits and baked green apple. Very appealing with good freshness, a sleek mouthfeel and the slightest salinity. A very tantalizing wine that has well-integrated, crisp acidity and a pleasing lemony finish. Still terrific when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. The West Sonoma Coast may be the Holy Grail for California Chardonnay. Score: 94. Reviewed March 22, 2020

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