2023 Chardonnay, Tondré Grapefield, Santa Lucia Highlands

Joe Alarid’s Tondré Grapefield is in the center of the Santa Lucia Highlands and has earned a reputation as one of the top vineyards in the region. Here the fog and breezes provide ideal conditions for growing cool climate varieties like Chardonnay. We fermented the wine in quality French oak barrels until dry and aged it on its lees. It is full bodied and rich with flavors of lemon and creme brulee. Serve lightly chilled with soft ripened goat cheese, scallops, or roast chicken.