As far as winemaking goes, this gets the full treatment: French oak, sur lie aging, attention from an excellent winemaker (Rollin Soles), etc. But none of this could turn around the effects of a weak vintage. The bottom line: This Chardonnay doesn't have the fruit to stand up to the oak; it's mostly wood and some light lemony notes that you taste.
As far as winemaking goes, this gets the full treatment: French oak, sur lie aging, attention from an excellent winemaker (Rollin Soles), etc. But none of this could turn around the effects of a weak vintage. The bottom line: This Chardonnay doesn't have the fruit to stand up to the oak; it's mostly wood and some light lemony notes that you taste.
As far as winemaking goes, this gets the full treatment: French oak, sur lie aging, attention from an excellent winemaker (Rollin Soles), etc. But none of this could turn around the effects of a weak vintage. The bottom line: This Chardonnay doesn't have the fruit to stand up to the oak; it's mostly wood and some light lemony notes that you taste.
As far as winemaking goes, this gets the full treatment: French oak, sur lie aging, attention from an excellent winemaker (Rollin Soles), etc. But none of this could turn around the effects of a weak vintage. The bottom line: This Chardonnay doesn't have the fruit to stand up to the oak; it's mostly wood and some light lemony notes that you taste.