Trestle 31, Chardonnay, Finger Lakes, New York State, USA 2020

This beautiful, elegant expression of Chardonnay has a bit of oak spice on the nose but not enough to obscure the lovely notes of ripe peach and bergamot, with hints of mineral and a floral edge. The texture is light but not insubstantial, with a subtle, lingering finish. The Chardonnay is produced with grapes from the Nutt Road Vineyard that were destemmed and pressed before fermentation, half in cask (50% new) and half in stainless steel barrels. The result has a delicate balance between richness and a sprightly fresh acidity.

Hints of blossom and freshly popped corn introduce this uniquely silken, textured expression of Finger Lakes Chardonnay. While delightfully spry in fruit profile, its crisp grapefruit and lemon flavours are licked with dabs of hazelnut and crème fraîche. A supple, mouth-clinging wine that finishes on a bristling vein of acidity.