Bright golden yellow with nice reflective effects. The typical Chardonnay attributes vanilla and oak are present but perfectly integrated. Nice aroma of tropical fruits; surprisingly I recognized banana peel. Very intensive, pleasant bouquet. In the mouth you get a full-bodied Chardonnay with well-integrated, not excessive alcohol. Very pleasant. Super long finish. Again vanilla. Harmonious and very good.
I visited the Nicholson Ranch with its wonderful scenic three times over the last years. All the time I was impressed by the continuous high quality of the Chardonnays. All of them are good examples for the improvement of Californian Chardonnays over the last years from an exceedingly woody style to complex wonderful wines which perfectly pair a lot of dishes. In front of course the classics like lobster or scallops. But you can also do some experiments :veal prepared with mustard or mild blue-cheese styled gravy.
This wine is on the the top but will hold this quality for another two or three years.
